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N520 AJA

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,760 mi
Last recorded171,760 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN520 AJA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 171,760 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle too low for roller brake tester

Fail 30 Jan 2015 171,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle too low for roller brake tester

Pass 29 Sep 2012 163,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside mirror missing

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside mirror cloudy

Pass 21 Sep 2011 155,294 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 147,675 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 141,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

backing starting to peel on rear number plate

nearside front lower front wishbone boot split

nearside front tyre on 2mm towards outer edge

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm towards outer edge and 2mm centre

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers dust covers split

offside rear tyre on 2mm

slight leak from exhaust front pipe flex joint

Fail 11 Sep 2009 141,590 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

backing starting to peel on rear number plate

nearside front lower front wishbone boot split

nearside front tyre on 2mm towards outer edge

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm towards outer edge and 2mm centre

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers dust covers split

offside rear tyre on 2mm

slight leak from exhaust front pipe flex joint

Pass 12 Sep 2008 140,036 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Sep 2007 136,033 miles

nearside front lower ball joint boot split.

nearside rear tyre on 2mm & nail in tread.

offside and nearside rear dust covers broken.

offside front anti-roll bar end link bush starting to perish.

oil leak.

rear number plate starting to wear.

several small stonechips in front windsreen.

slight freeplay in nearside rear wheel.

Fail 11 Sep 2007 136,033 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front lower ball joint boot split.

nearside rear tyre on 2mm and nail in tread.

offside and nearside rear dust covers split.

offside rear brake pads sticking.

oil leak.

rear number plate starting to wear.

several small stonechips in front windscreen.

slight freeplay in nearside rear wheel.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 132,753 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 131,008 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 131,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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N520 AJA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N520 AJA, 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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N520 AJA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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