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N355 MWR

1996 Audi A4

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,678 mi
Last recorded124,678 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN355 MWR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2013 124,678 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

aa/b/s light on

Pass 4 Apr 2012 120,177 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 120,177 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 115,141 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 109,734 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 109,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 103,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 103,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 91,985 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 88,409 miles

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

both rear discs slightly rusty

slight play in osf and nsf top suspension rear arms

Pass 15 Apr 2006 123,740 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 123,739 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N355 MWR is a 1996 Audi A4 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 N355 MWR, 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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N355 MWR is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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