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N520 WAW

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,482 mi
Last recorded108,482 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN520 WAW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 108,482 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 108,479 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 105,418 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 105,418 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 102,615 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 95,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 95,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2006 83,838 miles

offside trackrod end rubber boot split

Fail 24 Jan 2006 83,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

offside front trackrod end rubber boot split

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 WAW is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N520 WAW, 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 N520 WAW registered?

N520 WAW is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N520 WAW safe to buy?

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