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N378 VOD

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,616 mi
Last recorded140,616 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN378 VOD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 140,616 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Dec 2011 140,616 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Dec 2010 134,534 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 134,534 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 126,286 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 126,286 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 118,497 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 118,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 112,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 105,142 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 85,746 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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N378 VOD is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N378 VOD, 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 N378 VOD registered?

N378 VOD is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N378 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N378 VOD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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