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N356 ESF

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,401 mi
Last recorded174,401 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN356 ESF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 174,401 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 174,401 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 167,662 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank strap snapped ,however the tank is still secure as there is two other straps securing it

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre damaged on tread area

Fail 3 Jun 2011 167,493 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank strap snapped ,however the tank is still secure as there is two other straps securing it

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre damaged on tread area

Pass 14 May 2010 163,358 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 157,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 May 2009 157,751 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2008 154,199 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 147,177 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 147,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2006 134,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front lower link rods starting to debond

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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N356 ESF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N356 ESF, 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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N356 ESF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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