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N353 UTT

1996 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,372 mi
Last recorded79,372 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN353 UTT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 79,372 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 20 Feb 2023 79,357 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Feb 2022 74,553 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 66,144 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 61,605 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn on edge

Nearside Front brake disc face corroded

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge

Fail 9 Feb 2019 61,410 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn on edge

Nearside Front brake disc face corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Jan 2018 55,617 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2018 55,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limits (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake binding

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

bulkhead full of water

Pass 28 Jan 2017 50,783 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking

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

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

Offside Front sidewall cracking

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

Offside Rear brake binding

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 47,547 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 47,547 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 44,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 40,965 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 37,764 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 37,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 34,860 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 30,851 miles

both wiper blade rubbers split at ends.

front and rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 25,891 miles

offside rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 20,993 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 16,266 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 10,936 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 10,170 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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N353 UTT is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N353 UTT, 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 N353 UTT registered?

N353 UTT is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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