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N477 FWA

1996 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

154,020 mi
Last recorded154,020 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN477 FWA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 154,020 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 154,011 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 May 2011 154,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 May 2011 154,011 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 152,101 miles

play in top busheson shocers fule straps croed

Fail 11 May 2010 152,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

play in top busheson shocers fule straps croed

Pass 14 May 2009 151,205 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 151,205 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

play bin ball jionts osr lens marked

Pass 13 May 2008 148,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 136,657 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 136,570 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag warning lamp staying on

o/s rear light lens cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2005 125,816 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2005 125,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear 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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N477 FWA is a 1996 Audi A4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel 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 N477 FWA, 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 N477 FWA registered?

N477 FWA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 10 June 1996.

Is N477 FWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N477 FWA 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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