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N569 KMJ

1996 Audi A4

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,012 mi
Last recorded142,012 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN569 KMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 142,012 miles

rear brake pads getting very low

Fail 18 Nov 2009 141,939 miles

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

rear brake pads getting very low

Pass 5 Dec 2008 136,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 136,322 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 129,147 miles

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

air bag light on

front + rear brake pads seem low

noisey c/v joint

Fail 19 Oct 2007 128,931 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front + rear brake pads seem low

noisey c/v joint

Pass 27 Nov 2006 141,142 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f sub-frame rear bush showing signs of wear

Fail 21 Nov 2006 121,039 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f sub frame rear rubber bush showing signs of wear

Pass 28 Nov 2005 113,977 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 113,977 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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N569 KMJ is a 1996 Audi A4 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N569 KMJ, 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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N569 KMJ is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 20 May 1996.

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