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N382 NAE

1996 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN382 NAE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016

Front wiper blades split

Horn damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view housing (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre valve starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside washer jet dos not provide washer fluid to screen

Pass 14 Aug 2015
Fail 14 Aug 2015

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 216,073 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 205,286 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 194,290 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 185,082 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 168,379 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 168,379 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 162,976 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front registration plate deteriorating

offside wiper not clearing well

Fail 17 Sep 2009 162,973 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front registration plate deteriorating

offside wiper not clearing well

Pass 15 Aug 2008 158,063 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 158,062 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 155,551 miles

SLIGHT NOISE O/S FRONT WHEEL BRG †FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED †BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHS STARTING TO SPLIT †SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT LOWER FRONT BALLJOINT †O/S FRONT TYRE WORN †CHIPIN FRONT WINDSCREEN

Pass 13 Sep 2006 149,128 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 148,754 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake hoses perrished

front inicators faded

n/s outer constant velocity boot heavily perrished

Pass 17 Oct 2005 141,316 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 141,316 miles

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

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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N382 NAE is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N382 NAE, 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 N382 NAE registered?

N382 NAE is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N382 NAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N382 NAE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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