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N387 TPF

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,652 mi
Last recorded185,652 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN387 TPF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 185,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2012 185,628 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 167,448 miles

Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Dec 2010 147,689 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition, damaged.

rear discs slightly corroded and pitted.

slight binding o/s/r brake.

slight imbalance rear brakes.

tested wet.

undertray fitted.

Fail 22 Dec 2010 147,689 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear number plates in poor condition, damaged.

rear discs slightly corroded and pitted.

slight binding o/s/r brake.

slight imbalance rear brakes.

tested wet.

undertray fitted.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 119,411 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 109,023 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 109,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 98,985 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 87,087 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 87,087 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 72,012 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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N387 TPF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N387 TPF, 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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N387 TPF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 20 January 1996.

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