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N329 VPG

1996 Audi A4

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,757 mi
Last recorded88,757 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN329 VPG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 88,757 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes covered in grease?

coiol springs rusty

exhaust bracket broken

flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 18 Feb 2011 85,629 miles

major oil leak from back of engine

rear numberplate starting to fade

Fail 14 Feb 2011 85,628 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

major oil leak from back of engine

rear numberplate starting to fade

vaccum pipe on fuel pressure regulator split

Pass 19 Feb 2010 82,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 82,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 80,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

water pump very noisy, advise attention

Pass 22 Feb 2008 77,958 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 75,271 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 75,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 70,747 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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N329 VPG is a 1996 Audi A4 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 N329 VPG, 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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N329 VPG is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 13 June 1996.

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