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N338 LBV

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

208,973 mi
Last recorded208,973 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN338 LBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 208,973 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2013 208,910 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2012 204,945 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 204,880 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 201,307 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag light is on

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 11 Jul 2011 201,307 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag light is on

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Jun 2010 196,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Jun 2010 196,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jul 2009 193,752 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 193,752 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 187,233 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 187,233 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 179,507 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 179,507 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 170,592 miles

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

exhaust heat sheilds insecure at rear

n/s front lower ball joint rubber boot split

play in o/s and n/s front suspension arm (rear arm)bushes

rear number plate light starting to discolour

Fail 13 Jul 2006 170,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

exhaust heat sheilds insecure at rear

n/s front suspension arm lower ball joint rubber boot split

play in o/s and n/s front suspension arm (rear arm) bushes

rear number plate starting to discolour

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 LBV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LBV, 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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N338 LBV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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