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N513 RDD

1996 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

125,033 mi
Last recorded125,033 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN513 RDD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 125,033 miles

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

nearside front indicator lamp damaged

Fail 24 Jan 2013 125,030 miles

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

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

nearside front indicator lamp damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2012 121,149 miles

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

Slight knocking sound from front suspension when driven.

Fail 23 Jan 2012 121,149 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Slight knocking sound from front suspension when driven.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 115,565 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2010 111,078 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 111,078 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 105,951 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 105,951 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 100,075 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear caliper piston rubber split.

Fail 21 Jan 2008 100,072 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear caliper piston rubber split.

Pass 23 Jan 2007 95,586 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 95,586 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 90,449 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 90,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs worn

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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N513 RDD is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N513 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.

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What year was N513 RDD registered?

N513 RDD is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 20 May 1996.

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