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N45 JFV

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,064 mi
Last recorded71,064 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN45 JFV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 71,064 miles

Nearside Rear light damage repaired with tape

Fail 14 Aug 2017 71,064 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. wont lock in (6.2.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear light damage repaired with tape

Pass 14 Jul 2016 66,149 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 62,917 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,932 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 60,840 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 60,840 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 59,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 57,568 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 55,982 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 55,982 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 54,451 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 54,451 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 52,197 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 50,151 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 47,581 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 47,581 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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N45 JFV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N45 JFV, 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 N45 JFV registered?

N45 JFV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N45 JFV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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