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N357 KBV

1996 Audi A4

Bronze Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

207,849 mi
Last recorded207,849 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN357 KBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 207,849 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 207,849 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear discsa pitted

Pass 11 Jun 2009 203,387 miles

exsaust corroded

oil lesk

slight play in boottom all joints

Fail 11 Jun 2009 203,387 miles

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

exsaust corroded

oil lesk

slight play in boottom all joints

Pass 12 Jun 2008 197,314 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 197,314 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 190,895 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 190,895 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 183,954 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 183,947 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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 KBV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Bronze with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N357 KBV, 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 KBV registered?

N357 KBV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 26 February 1996.

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