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N374 KGV

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,075 mi
Last recorded168,075 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN374 KGV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 168,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S door mirror glass missing

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs corroded

body/wing damage o/s/f

rear axle mounting bushes weak

Fail 3 Oct 2011 168,075 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S door mirror glass missing

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs corroded

body/wing damage o/s/f

front engine mounting incomplete

rear axle mounting bushes weak

Pass 8 Jan 2010 161,455 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND PERRISHING TREAD

SIDEWALL DAMAGE AND ON LEGAL LIMIT, N/S/F TYRE

advise new o/s/f wiper blade

both front flexi's minor perrishing(n/s/f worse)

damage to o/s/f wing and door

minor fray n/s/f seatbelt

minor fray o/s/r seat belt

n/s/f arch liner insecure but not rouling road wheel

n/s/f mirror glass smashed

p/s fluid weap from p/s bottle

Fail 5 Jan 2010 161,455 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND PERRISHING TREAD

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SIDEWALL DAMAGE AND ON LEGAL LIMIT, N/S/F TYRE

advise new o/s/f wiper blade

both front flexi's minor perrishing(n/s/f worse)

damage to o/s/f wing and door

minor fray n/s/f seatbelt

minor fray o/s/r seat belt

n/s/f arch liner insecure but not rouling road wheel

n/s/f mirror glass smashed

p/s fluid weap from p/s bottle

Pass 23 Dec 2008 152,368 miles

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

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

both front tyres will need changing very soon, very close to tread wear limmit.

Pass 19 Dec 2007

child seat fitted to n/s/r position full seatbelt check not able to do

n/s/f repeater lense missing(showing amber bulb)

Fail 19 Dec 2007

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

child seat fitted to n/s/r position full seatbelt check not able to do

n/s/f repeater lense missing(showing amber bulb)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 135,529 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 129,087 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 129,087 miles

Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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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N374 KGV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N374 KGV, 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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N374 KGV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 9 January 1996.

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