MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,978 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front tyre worn both shoulders
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust silencer has both mounting brackets detatched,though secured by ties
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine oil level becoming low,though enough to conduct the test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both joints (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint x 2 both chalked (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint one chalked (2.5.B.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front tyre worn both shoulders
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside windscreen wiper leaves light lines
Rear exhaust silencer has both mounting brackets detatched,though secured by ties
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine oil level becoming low,though enough to conduct the test
both rear brake discs are corroded on the lips
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear tyres worn on edges
Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres wearing low
slight play to n/s/f link end
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
rear tyres wearing low
slight play to n/s/f link end
centre to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
front antiroll bar slight play to link ends
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
centre to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
front antiroll bar slight play to link ends
n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers split
signs of previous leak to fuel filter
unable to open rear doors from inside
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N489 VPG is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 N489 VPG, 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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N489 VPG is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 May 1996.
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