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N39 ERF

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

204,889 mi
Last recorded204,889 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN39 ERF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 204,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 204,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 201,706 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 197,229 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front headlamp brackets broken

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 197,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front headlamp brackets broken

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 181,082 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 183,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 178,304 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 178,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 162,388 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 153,124 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 143,096 miles

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Jan 2011 134,444 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 117,939 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

nearside front inner cv boot split

Fail 14 Dec 2009 117,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside inner c v gaiter split

Pass 22 Nov 2008 111,992 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 104,796 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 104,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

insecure battery

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 27 Nov 2006 95,324 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 95,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

ALL ADVISORYS WILL NEED FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Antifreeze is discoloured

Brake fluid is very dirty may need changing

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N39 ERF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N39 ERF, 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 N39 ERF registered?

N39 ERF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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