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N340 VCY

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

152,362 mi
Last recorded152,362 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN340 VCY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2011 152,362 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 147,738 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 147,738 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 142,154 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 142,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

ALL ADVISORYS WILL NEED FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Brake fluid looks dirty thought plastic tank

Coolant looks dirty thought plastic tank

Nearside rear & offside rear brake ferrels are deteriorated

Offside rear metal brake pipe that goes to rubber flexi hose is slightly rusty

Service light is on

Fail 26 Jan 2008 138,013 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in the centre of the tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre outer side wall is carcked

Pass 26 Jan 2008 138,013 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in the centre of the tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre outer side wall is carcked

Pass 29 Jan 2007 134,681 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 27 Jan 2007 134,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

offside and nearside front tyres offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 31 Jan 2006 129,843 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 129,843 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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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N340 VCY is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N340 VCY, 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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N340 VCY is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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