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ExpiredMileage
167,037 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
o/s wing mirror slightly damaged-battery has slight movement-all flexi hose ferrules corroded-exhaust system corroded-rear brake discs corroded and juddering-x2 rear coil springs corroded-x2 rear shockers damp
rear brakes slightly binding-all ball joints have slight play-o/s/f tyre on legal limit
second hand rear brake discs fitted, pitted, corroded, and slightly juddering-just met minimum co%
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
o/s wing mirror slightly damaged-battery has slight movement-all flexi hose ferrules corroded-exhaust system corroded-rear brake discs corroded and juddering-x2 rear coil springs corroded-x2 rear shockers damp
rear brakes slightly binding-all ball joints have slight play-o/s/f tyre on legal limit
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
d bushes slight movement-fuel pipes corroded-fuel filter corroded-tyres wearing on edge-
wipers slightly smearing-front brake pads low-front brake discs slightly corroded-balljoints have slight lift-trackrod end boot slightly deteriorated- brake pipes surface rust-flexis slightly deteriorated-coil springs corroded-
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear wheel bearings have slight play
brake pipes covered in uknown substance
front brake discs corroded
n/s/f top rear arm has slight play
o/s/f c.v boot slightly deteriorated
o/s/f door slightly stiff
o/s/f steering rack boot slightly deteriorated
rear brake discs corroded
aims on limits
front discs slightly worn
front to rears surface rust
o/s/f brake slightly binding
o/s/f bush detoriarated
steering rack damp
x2 rear flexie ends coroded
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
aims on limits
front discs slightly worn
front to rears surface rust
o/s/f brake slightly binding
o/s/f bush detoriarated
steering rack damp
x2 rear flexie ends coroded
slight judder,exhaust corroded
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
slight judder,exhaust corroded
fuel tank straps coroded
rear no.plate starting to fade
slight judder at front brakes
n/s/f cv boot grease but no hole visible
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both rear flexies coroded
due to oil leak unable to check components properly
engine smoking when cold
exahaust system coroded
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both rear flexies coroded
due to oil leak unable to check components properly
exahaust system coroded
fuel tank straps coroded
rear no.plate starting to fade
nearside front cv boot covered in grease but no hole visible
slight judder at front brakes
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
nearside front cv boot covered in grease but no hole visible
slight judder at front brakes
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
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)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
both rear shocker bottom bushes slightly perished
both rear wheel bearings very slightly noisey
front brakes slightly judering
rear + front pads wearing low
steering rack slight play
unable to check flexi hoses + brake pipes properley due to some sort of covering over them
unabletocheckunder vehicle + under bonnett comkponents properley due to plastic coverings
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N431 XNH is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 N431 XNH, 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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N431 XNH is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 10 May 1996.
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