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N357 FPU

1996 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,207 mi
Last recorded147,207 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN357 FPU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 147,207 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 147,187 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 136,499 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 136,489 miles

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 132,459 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 132,459 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 124,806 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 118,357 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 109,357 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 103,093 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 103,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N357 FPU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 N357 FPU, 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 N357 FPU registered?

N357 FPU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N357 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N357 FPU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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