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N489 RDD

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,484 mi
Last recorded110,484 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 RDD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 110,484 miles

n/s/f lower front suspension arm has play in ball joint.

noise from inside exhaust system.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 106,294 miles

both steering rack gaitors outer clips loose.

Fail 26 Feb 2009 106,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both steering rack gaitors outer clips loose.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 100,684 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 100,684 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2007 95,640 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 92,435 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 92,434 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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N489 RDD is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 N489 RDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N489 RDD registered?

N489 RDD is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N489 RDD safe to buy?

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