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N453 HLH

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

264,871 mi
Last recorded264,871 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN453 HLH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 264,871 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 248,165 miles

Front floors/ jacking points damaged

Nearside front shock damp

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Rear coil springs corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 247,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Central Front fan belt tensioner collapsed and is rubbing the timing cover belt not in line

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber bump stop damaged

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber bump stop damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 229,049 miles

rear coil springs corroded

slight leak from offside outer c v boot

Fail 28 Jun 2016 228,994 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

slight leak from offside outer c v boot

Pass 25 Jun 2015 214,744 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 201,841 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 201,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 190,352 miles

nearside front tyre tread low

offside wiper blade started to split

slight leak from nearside outer c v boot

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2012 175,090 miles

engine undertray loose

handbrake lever trim loose

Pass 14 Jun 2011 161,475 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 148,724 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 148,724 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 135,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 121,236 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 110,063 miles

adv slight play in front a/roll bar bushes

Pass 4 Jul 2006 99,577 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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N453 HLH is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N453 HLH, 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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N453 HLH is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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