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N591 YKM

1996 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

210,841 mi
Last recorded210,841 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN591 YKM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2011 210,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NEARSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKEN BUT IS STILL SECURE AND OPERATES OK

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT CORRODED AND PITTED

REAR EXHAUST HAS A TEMPORARY MOUNT

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 197,976 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 178,602 miles

airbag light on

corrosion to front sub frame

front inner brake discs scored and corroded

slight brake bind to n/s/f

Pass 1 Jul 2008 176,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 176,440 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

corrosion to o/s of front inner brake discs

slight scoring and corrosion to front inner brake discs

Pass 5 Mar 2007 170,845 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 170,840 miles

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

corrosion to front sub-frame

slight brake bind to n/s/f

Pass 2 Feb 2006 164,753 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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N591 YKM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N591 YKM, 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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N591 YKM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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