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N36 AMO

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,966 mi
Last recorded155,966 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN36 AMO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 155,966 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 149,570 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 149,564 miles

Emissions not tested EXCESS BLACK SMOKE (7.3.A.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 141,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 141,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 133,996 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 133,995 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 131,239 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

degrease wipers / screen

n/s/front tyre cracking on wall

o/s/front tyre inner wall cracking replace a.s.a.p

Fail 10 Dec 2014 131,239 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

degrease wipers / screen

n/s/front tyre cracking on wall

o/s/front tyre inner wall cracking replace a.s.a.p

Pass 18 Dec 2013 127,609 miles

both side front outer cv gaitors cracking

free play in both side front anti roll bar linkages

offside front tyre cracking from inner side

Fail 18 Dec 2013 127,609 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both side front outer cv gaitors cracking

free play in both side front anti roll bar linkages

offside front tyre cracking from inner side

Pass 11 Dec 2012 124,169 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 121,267 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 121,267 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 116,786 miles

both wiper blades split

offside washer jet patialy blocked

Pass 16 Dec 2009 111,621 miles

bothside front brake discs badly worn

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside front indicator bulb faded

Pass 22 Dec 2008 106,985 miles

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

engine oil low

Pass 3 Dec 2007 100,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front bumper damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2006 92,240 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 84,182 miles

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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N36 AMO is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N36 AMO, 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 N36 AMO registered?

N36 AMO is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N36 AMO safe to buy?

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