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N49 AHH

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,415 mi
Last recorded148,415 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN49 AHH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 148,415 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 148,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 146,485 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/r bumper damaged

slight play both rear bearings

Fail 10 Jul 2012 146,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front tyres 3mm

n/s/r bumper damaged

slight play both rear bearings

Pass 12 Jul 2011 144,536 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 144,092 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 143,250 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

dent in tailgate/rear bumper

rear number plate fading

slight play both rear wheelbearings

Pass 4 May 2010 133,997 miles

exhaust rusty and thin joints worst

led out in high level

will require rear discs shortly

Pass 29 May 2009 125,943 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 114,657 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 114,657 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2007 102,630 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

high level brake light has 5 leds out

rear discs rusty and scored

Pass 25 May 2007 102,630 miles

high level brake light has 5 leds out

rear discs rusty and scored

Pass 15 May 2006 90,543 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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N49 AHH is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N49 AHH, 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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N49 AHH is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 27 May 1996.

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