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N552 VTA

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

74,754 mi
Last recorded74,754 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN552 VTA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 74,754 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 62,992 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint top arm (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 May 2015 51,358 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 42,813 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,749 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,534 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,129 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,541 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/rear tyre cracking in side wall

Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,739 miles

both rear tyres perished and splitting

Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,083 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,621 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,278 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 35,278 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyre sidewalls starting to deteriorate

exhaust system corroded

front number plate starting to deteriorate

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Mar 2006 31,917 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f trye outer side wall deteriorated

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover split

o/s/f tyre outer side wall deteriorated

oil leak

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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N552 VTA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N552 VTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N552 VTA registered?

N552 VTA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N552 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N552 VTA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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