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N479 FWA

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

229,485 mi
Last recorded229,485 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN479 FWA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 229,485 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 229,478 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 222,670 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 222,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 215,455 miles

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

o/s/f cv boot damp

Pass 28 Jun 2014 20,636 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2014 20,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 197,436 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 186,814 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 175,093 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 168,752 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 161,472 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 154,294 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 147,938 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 147,706 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 139,342 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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N479 FWA 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 75%.

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 N479 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 N479 FWA registered?

N479 FWA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 13 June 1996.

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