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N365 SGY

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,001 mi
Last recorded111,001 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN365 SGY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 111,001 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT

CHIP ON SCREEN / O/S/F BUMPER LOOSE / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S TRACK ROD END / SERFACE CORRSION ON BRAKE DISCS / O/S/F BRAKE DISC CORRODING BAD ON INNER

UNDER TRAYS FITTED X LOOSE / CORRSION ON O/S/R FLEXI FERRULLS

Fail 4 May 2012 110,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

CHIP ON SCREEN / O/S/F BUMPER LOOSE / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S TRACK ROD END / SERFACE CORRSION ON BRAKE DISCS / O/S/F BRAKE DISC CORRODING BAD ON INNER

UNDER TRAYS FITTED X LOOSE / CORRSION ON O/S/R FLEXI FERRULLS

Pass 12 Oct 2009 105,873 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE N/S/R WHEEL OUTTER EDGE / O/S/F CV BOOT PERRISHING / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R BEARING

Fail 12 Oct 2009 105,873 miles

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

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE N/S/R WHEEL OUTTER EDGE / O/S/F CV BOOT PERRISHING / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R BEARING

Pass 10 Oct 2008 97,262 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 3 Oct 2007 89,608 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f abs cabel rubbing against inner rim

Fail 3 Oct 2007 89,607 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f abs cabel rubbing against inner rim

Pass 28 Sep 2006 84,044 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 84,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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 SGY is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 SGY, 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 N365 SGY registered?

N365 SGY is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 9 April 1996.

Is N365 SGY safe to buy?

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