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N5 DBT

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,192 mi
Last recorded165,192 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 DBT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 165,192 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front (front) balljoint dust cover split

Pass 8 Dec 2010 164,740 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 164,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 158,760 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 158,508 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 8 May 2009 156,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 150,343 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 150,343 miles

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

front brake discs worn

o/s rear s/abs damp

o/s rear tyre getting thin

Pass 5 Jul 2007 134,753 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 134,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 120,933 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 120,933 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear number plate in poor condition

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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N5 DBT is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N5 DBT, 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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N5 DBT is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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