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N389 GLX

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN389 GLX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs low

rear brake discs low

Fail 13 Jul 2011

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs low

rear brake discs low

Pass 7 Jul 2010 102,621 miles

wheel rim damage

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

difficult to inspect rear brake inner pads without dismantling

front indicators colour faded badly

front tyres designed to wear out on edges substantially before the remainder of the tread

interior mirror loose

nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

offside front tyre worn outer edges

offside outer driveshaft joint gaiter poorly secured

oil leak

undertray fitted making inspection difficult

Fail 29 Jun 2010 102,450 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

difficult to inspect rear brake inner pads without dismantling

front indicators colour faded badly

front tyres designed to wear out on edges substantially before the remainder of the tread

interior mirror loose

nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

offside front tyre worn outer edges

offside outer driveshaft joint gaiter poorly secured

oil leak

undertray fitted making inspection difficult

wheel rim damage

Pass 2 Jul 2009 94,111 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 94,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 85,982 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 80,306 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 80,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 76,657 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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N389 GLX is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc 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 N389 GLX, 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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N389 GLX is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 22 January 1996.

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