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N576 MGF

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,440 mi
Last recorded87,440 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN576 MGF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 87,440 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 85,089 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belt

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2016 85,032 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper cover (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 82,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 77,507 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 73,327 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 70,917 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 70,913 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 65,996 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 65,992 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 61,685 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,447 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 57,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 52,349 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 47,611 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 47,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f brake hose starting to perish

o/s/r tyre low on tread

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 1 Apr 2006 42,113 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 42,113 miles

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

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

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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N576 MGF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N576 MGF, 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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N576 MGF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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