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N338 CUB

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

141,759 mi
Last recorded141,759 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN338 CUB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 141,759 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 141,759 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 125,967 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 125,967 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 111,468 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 111,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 99,330 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 94,317 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 94,315 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 89,150 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 89,149 miles

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

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

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 83,888 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 83,888 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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N338 CUB is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N338 CUB, 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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What year was N338 CUB registered?

N338 CUB is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N338 CUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N338 CUB shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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