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N345 NAE

1996 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,592 mi
Last recorded155,592 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN345 NAE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 155,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 155,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 149,264 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 149,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 141,438 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 135,815 miles

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

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 22 Mar 2014 135,768 miles

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

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

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

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 23 Mar 2013 130,716 miles

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

feul tank strap corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2012 126,954 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 121,729 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 117,231 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 111,488 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 111,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 106,450 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 103,061 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 103,061 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 99,608 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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N345 NAE is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N345 NAE, 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 N345 NAE registered?

N345 NAE is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is N345 NAE safe to buy?

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