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N489 VPG

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,978 mi
Last recorded102,978 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 VPG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 102,978 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 102,978 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 93,079 miles

both rear brake discs are corroded on the lips

Pass 13 Jun 2014 86,883 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 86,872 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 84,068 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 82,147 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 79,587 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2010 77,904 miles

rear tyres wearing low

slight play to n/s/f link end

Fail 13 May 2010 77,904 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 72,704 miles

centre to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front antiroll bar slight play to link ends

Fail 14 May 2009 72,682 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 64,642 miles

n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 10 May 2007 57,119 miles

signs of previous leak to fuel filter

unable to open rear doors from inside

Pass 11 May 2006 50,049 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 50,032 miles

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.

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 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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