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N584 DVV

1996 Audi A4

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests11 (4 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate36.4%

Mileage

171,675 mi
Last recorded171,675 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN584 DVV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 171,675 miles

Both rear tyres almost on legal limit.

Minor oil leak.

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Slight movement in nearside mirror.

Fail 2 Feb 2009 171,673 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Both rear tyres almost on legal limit.

Minor oil leak.

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Slight movement in nearside mirror.

Fail 29 Jan 2009 171,539 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 171,529 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 170,666 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 150,649 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 150,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 137,906 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2007 137,906 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 123,720 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 123,720 miles

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

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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N584 DVV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.

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 N584 DVV, 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 N584 DVV registered?

N584 DVV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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