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N398 FEY

1996 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

194,397 mi
Last recorded194,397 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 FEY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 194,397 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 185,677 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 178,841 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 178,841 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 173,646 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 165,550 miles

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

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

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

signs of radiator leaking

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2015 155,532 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 146,032 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear tyre worn thin outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 138,624 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 130,204 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

o/s rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2011 122,098 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre on limit of 1.6mm

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2010 106,642 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 95,568 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 85,647 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 85,647 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 75,109 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 68,886 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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N398 FEY is a 1996 Audi A4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N398 FEY, 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 N398 FEY registered?

N398 FEY is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 8 March 1996.

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