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N314 LAM

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

217,356 mi
Last recorded217,356 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN314 LAM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 217,356 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wheels misplaced. reccomend tracking asap

Fail 6 Jun 2012 217,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 205,256 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2010 197,952 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 197,943 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs corroded

fuel tank mounting straps corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2008 193,565 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 195,635 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 191,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear brake balance requires attention

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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N314 LAM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 N314 LAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N314 LAM registered?

N314 LAM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is N314 LAM safe to buy?

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