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N425 UEL

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

121,552 mi
Last recorded121,552 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN425 UEL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 121,552 miles

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

ignition faulty

Fail 14 Dec 2015 121,552 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

ignition faulty

Pass 19 Nov 2014 120,667 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 120,666 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 119,241 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 117,603 miles

Air bag light on

Fail 19 Nov 2012 117,603 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Air bag light on

Pass 21 Nov 2011 115,943 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 115,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 113,823 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 113,823 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 110,957 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 110,957 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 109,236 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 109,236 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 107,127 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 107,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 105,630 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 105,630 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 103,866 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 103,866 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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N425 UEL is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 N425 UEL, 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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N425 UEL is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N425 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N425 UEL shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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