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N487 OGF

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,225 mi
Last recorded86,225 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN487 OGF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 86,225 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 74,362 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 71,929 miles

fluid leak from power steering rack

offside rear tyre lumpy on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2009 71,927 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

fluid leak from power steering rack

front brake pads low

offside rear tyre lumpy on inner edge

rear brake imbalanced

Pass 21 May 2008 69,655 miles

front brake pad material approximatly 1/2-2/3 rds worn

front number plate damage -digits still legible

near side and offside front flexible brake hoses showing signs of cracking -cords not exposed

rear flexible brake hose ferrules moderate surface corrosion (near side and offside)

slight surface corrosion to front and rear brake disc faces

water marks in rear number plate -digits legible

Fail 20 May 2008 69,655 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake pad material approximatly 1/2-2/3 rds worn

front number plate damage -digits still legible

near side and offside front flexible brake hoses showing signs of cracking -cords not exposed

rear flexible brake hose ferrules moderate surface corrosion (near side and offside)

slight surface corrosion to front and rear brake disc faces

water marks in rear number plate -digits legible

Pass 18 May 2007 67,350 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 18 May 2007 67,350 miles

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

dent in inner face of nearside front wheel rim

nearside & offside front rbake hoses starting to perish

rear brake discs starting to corrode

slight play offside front lower front ball joint

Pass 19 May 2006 55,948 miles

front number slight damage(digits still legible)

front wiper blade rubbers slighty torn near side and offside

near side and off side rear. Rear axle beam void bushs starting to seperate

near side and offside front flexible brake hoses slightly cracked

nearside rear tyre worn slightly inside and out side edges

offside front constant velocity joint gaitor slight cracking

offside front tyre worn slightly out side edge

rear number plate has water marks in plate (digits still legible)

slight body damage to near side front bumper (paint scuffed)

slight surface corrosion on inner face of front brake discs and rear brake discs

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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N487 OGF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N487 OGF, 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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N487 OGF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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