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N470 DTS

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

152,593 mi
Last recorded152,593 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN470 DTS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 152,593 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from sump

oil level on minimum

Fail 10 Jan 2012 152,593 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from sump

oil level on minimum

Pass 11 Jan 2011 148,315 miles

both front cv boots deteriorating

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs surface corroded

front registration plate cracked

front windscreen chipped

nearside exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

nearside front tyre nicked

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

offside front track rod end slightly play

oil leak at engine

oil leak at rear diff

oil pressure light on dash

rear brake discs surface corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2011 148,314 miles

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

both front cv boots deteriorating

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs surface corroded

front registration plate cracked

front windscreen chipped

nearside exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

nearside front tyre nicked

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

offside front track rod end slightly play

oil leak at engine

oil leak at rear diff

oil pressure light on dash

rear brake discs surface corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2009 146,251 miles

both front cv boots deteriorating

both rear lower suspendion arms front bushes de bonding

engine under cover damaged

engine/gearbox joint damp

exhaust system corroded

front registration plate cracked

front windscreen chipped

nearside front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating and blowing

nearside front tyre nicked

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

offside front wing and door scratched

offside rear door scratched

offside rear wheel arch dented

oil leak at rear diff

rear anti-roll bar inner bushes slightly worn

Fail 27 Nov 2009 145,944 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak at rear diff

both front cv boots deteriorating

both rear lower suspendion arms front bushes de bonding

engine under cover damaged

engine/gearbox joint damp

exhaust system corroded

front registration plate cracked

front windscreen chipped

nearside front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating and blowing

nearside front tyre nicked

nearside handbrake cable corroded

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

offside front wing and door scratched

offside rear door scratched

offside rear wheel arch dented

rear anti-roll bar inner bushes slightly worn

Pass 3 Dec 2008 137,352 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 137,352 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 127,016 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 127,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 118,552 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 118,552 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 112,512 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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N470 DTS is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N470 DTS, 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 N470 DTS registered?

N470 DTS is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N470 DTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N470 DTS shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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