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N420 DKU

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

179,508 mi
Last recorded179,508 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN420 DKU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 179,508 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 179,217 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 178,990 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 178,734 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 178,734 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 178,731 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 178,281 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp slightly insecure.

Fail 24 Jun 2019 178,256 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Frontmost arm. Marked in yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Frontmost arm. Marked in yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm. Marked in yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp slightly insecure.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm. Marked in yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 170,623 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 170,532 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 162,698 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 162,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 155,971 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 147,797 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 140,669 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 133,128 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 133,128 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 124,654 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 124,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

jets not operating on windscreen washers

nearside rear brake binding on

Pass 1 Jul 2011 115,741 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 107,438 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 107,434 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2009 97,843 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 91,450 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 91,450 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 84,337 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 81,057 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 81,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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N420 DKU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 N420 DKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N420 DKU registered?

N420 DKU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N420 DKU shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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