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N537 TPF

1996 Audi A4

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,981 mi
Last recorded140,981 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN537 TPF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 140,981 miles

brake discs corroded front and rear

Pass 8 Jan 2014 140,977 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

centre of exhaust is deterioated

n/s/r brake is slightly binding

Fail 6 Jan 2014 140,977 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

centre of exhaust is deterioated

n/s/r brake is slightly binding

Pass 7 Jan 2013 139,728 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 4 Jan 2013 139,727 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

air bag light on

Pass 16 Jan 2012 137,960 miles

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

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

air bag light on

centre exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 2 Feb 2011 135,507 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 132,238 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 129,393 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 129,393 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 126,122 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 126,045 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 122,178 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 122,120 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 13 Jan 2006 118,863 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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N537 TPF is a 1996 Audi A4 in White 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 N537 TPF, 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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N537 TPF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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