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N498 UEG

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,839 mi
Last recorded153,839 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN498 UEG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 153,839 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2015 153,834 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2014 148,665 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Offside front outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Play in offside rear wheel bearing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2014 148,661 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Play in offside rear wheel bearing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2013 143,311 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight suspension knock detected on front suspension when manoeurving vehicle at slow speed

Pass 24 Feb 2012 138,595 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 138,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 136,353 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2010 132,353 miles

crack in drivers door mirror

Pass 19 Feb 2009 129,461 miles

Batterey insecure

Both front outter cv gators perished

Both rear tyres perished, out of shape and low on tread

Driv e belts perished

Play in both front anti roll bar links

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Rea brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 25 Feb 2008 127,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 127,573 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 120,449 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 120,449 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 116,410 miles

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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N498 UEG is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N498 UEG, 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 N498 UEG registered?

N498 UEG is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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