MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,316 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
drivers front seat has slight movement but not insecure
front brake discs pitted and scored
rear brake discs pitted and worn
slight blow from exhaust manifold
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
play in steering column top bush
nearside rear tyre wearing on edges
front suspension arm bushes perished
nearside and offside head light patterns weak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front suspension arm bushes perished
nearside rear tyre wearing on edges
oil leak
play in steering column top bush
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear fog & side lights dim.
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear fog & side lights dim.
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
crack in windscreen
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Coolant leak
advise front screen cracked out side swept area
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N481 VEW is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N481 VEW, 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 N481 VEW registered?
N481 VEW is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N481 VEW safe to buy?
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