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N365 CES

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,079 mi
Last recorded94,079 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN365 CES
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 94,079 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 94,074 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 89,905 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 89,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 87,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside and offside wheel arches corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2015 87,498 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside and offside wheel arches corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 82,105 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 71,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 59,757 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2012 59,756 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 52,668 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 52,668 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 48,912 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,903 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside front anti roll bar link has split sealing boots

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

Oil leak from engine.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 42,856 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front anti roll bar link has split sealing boots

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak from engine.

Fail 27 Jun 2008 37,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 37,698 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 34,306 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 34,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

195/65 VR15 - Offside rear tyre side-walls worn

Nearside rear brake slightly sticking

Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,130 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 30,130 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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N365 CES is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N365 CES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N365 CES registered?

N365 CES is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N365 CES safe to buy?

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