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N45 KCL

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,951 mi
Last recorded113,951 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 113,951 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 112,984 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

all shock absorbers very weak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 100,357 miles

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

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

Rear shocks appear weak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 100,357 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear shocks appear weak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 99,323 miles

Both front brake disc;s corroded

Front suspension bed corroded

Near side front tyre side wall rubbed inside and out side

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Slight binding to near side rear brake

Slight binding to nearside front brake

Fail 11 Oct 2013 99,313 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front brake disc;s corroded

Front suspension bed corroded

Near side front tyre side wall rubbed inside and out side

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

Slight binding to nearside front brake

Pass 15 May 2012 92,523 miles

advised brake pipes outer protective cover swelling

advised osf tyre worn edge

Fail 15 May 2012

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

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

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

advised brake pipes outer protective cover swelling

advised osf tyre worn edge

Pass 12 Apr 2011 70,233 miles

advised rear shock dust cover split

Fail 12 Apr 2011 70,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

advised front number plate

advised rear shock dust cover split

Pass 7 May 2010 66,472 miles

Front number plate

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

Fail 7 May 2010 66,472 miles

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

Front number plate

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 5 May 2009 62,455 miles

advised front indictor slightly white

advised front number plate

advised nsr tyre high spot in tread

Pass 9 May 2008 59,587 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 56,605 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 52,164 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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N45 KCL is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KCL, 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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N45 KCL is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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