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N352 BNU

1996 Audi A4

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

170,111 mi
Last recorded170,111 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN352 BNU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 170,111 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 170,111 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 164,999 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 12 Mar 2011 164,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 12 Mar 2010 156,855 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cant see brake pads.

n/s/rear tyre has wear on outer edge.

Fail 6 Mar 2010 156,855 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cant see brake pads.

n/s/rear tyre has wear on outer edge.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 145,447 miles

both wipers poor condition

offside headlamp glass broken but not affecting beam pattern

Fail 10 Mar 2009 145,447 miles

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

both wipers poor condition

offside headlamp glass broken but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 14 Feb 2008 135,504 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 135,484 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

slight drag on both rear wheels

Pass 2 Mar 2007 127,504 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 127,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2006 118,380 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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N352 BNU is a 1996 Audi A4 in White with a 1,800cc 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 N352 BNU, 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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N352 BNU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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