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N306 YCF

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

289,077 mi
Last recorded289,077 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN306 YCF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 289,077 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 289,077 miles

Emissions not tested excess black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 280,627 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 280,609 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked in chalk (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 272,693 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 263,690 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 254,101 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 254,087 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 24,035 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 248,032 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 241,112 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear shocks possible leaking

Fail 25 Feb 2012 241,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear shocks possible leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2011 231,298 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 219,340 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play nsr wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jan 2010 219,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jan 2009 208,963 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 208,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jan 2008 195,596 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 195,596 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 180,844 miles

The engine "undertray" is insecure.

The near side front windscreen washer is not working as it should.

The off side and near side rear brake discs are in poor condition.

The off side front anti roll bar link arm bushes/joints appear to be in poor condition.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 166,817 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 166,814 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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N306 YCF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N306 YCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N306 YCF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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