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N325 YCF

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

167,344 mi
Last recorded167,344 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN325 YCF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 167,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately slight rattle in calipers (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit excessively wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

excessive engine noise permission given to test

Fail 7 Oct 2017 167,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately slight rattle in calipers (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit excessively wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

excessive engine noise permission given to test

Pass 15 Oct 2016 163,982 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 163,982 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 159,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 159,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 156,950 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 156,950 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 154,820 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 154,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 152,739 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 152,739 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 149,227 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 146,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear disc nearside corroded outer face

Pass 11 Oct 2010 146,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear disc nearside corroded outer face

Pass 23 Oct 2009 142,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 142,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 138,429 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 134,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR DISCS LIGHTLY SCORED AND RUSTY.REAR NUMBER PLATE TARNISHED.HEAT SHIELD AND EXHAUST BAFFLES LOOSE.N/S/F TRACK ROD END WORN.CORROSION AROUND TOP FRONT STRUT MOUNTS,AND SUBFRAME.FRONT PADS GETTING LOW.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 134,127 miles

REAR DISCS LIGHTLY SCORED AND RUSTY.REAR NUMBER PLATE TARNISHED.HEAT SHIELD AND EXHAUST BAFFLES LOOSE.N/S/F TRACK ROD END WORN.CORROSION AROUND TOP FRONT STRUT MOUNTS,AND SUBFRAME.FRONT PADS GETTING LOW.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 130,080 miles

Catalyst converter is starting to deteriorate. †Heat shield over exhaust centre box is insecure. †Rear brake disc are quite badly corroded but meet the pass limit on performance.

Pass 19 Oct 2005 123,506 miles

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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N325 YCF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol 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 N325 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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N325 YCF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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