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N53 TPM

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,270 mi
Last recorded151,270 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 TPM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 151,270 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 151,270 miles

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

nsr tyre 2mm

osr brake discs corroded

osr brake pads look low

slight movement in nsf suspension drop link

Pass 29 Jun 2010 145,706 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 145,706 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

bad engine oil leaks

osr shock absorber damp

rear number plate watermarked

Pass 6 Jul 2009 139,883 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 139,883 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

mark on osr seat belt webbing not cot or frayed

nsr tyre 1.6mm

osr tyre becoming low on tread

slight blow catalyst joint

slight white light nsf indicator

Fail 20 Mar 2008 132,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nsr tyre 1.6mm

slight movement nsf suspension drop link

Pass 20 Mar 2008 132,580 miles

nsr tyre 1.6mm

slight movement nsf suspension drop link

Pass 22 Jan 2007 122,683 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 115,911 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 115,911 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 112,201 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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N53 TPM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N53 TPM, 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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N53 TPM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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