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N608 NNJ

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

198,541 mi
Last recorded198,541 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN608 NNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2008 198,541 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

sticker in widscreen behind o/s sun visor

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate defused

Pass 6 Jun 2007 185,754 miles

as per original vt 32 - less items 009,012 and 019

Fail 22 May 2007 185,385 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

front registration plate starting to fade

o/s/f bumper insecure and plastic sill covers

poor ingine idle

power steering fluid level close to minimum

rear wiper inoperative

some high level stop light bulbs inoperative

suspect incorrect power steering pump drive belt fitted

Pass 4 May 2006 174,059 miles

temperary exhaust mounting fitted

Fail 4 May 2006 174,059 miles

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

temperary exhaust mounting fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2006 173,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

bumper insecure

nail in tyre

o/s/rear tyre has perished side walls and is worn

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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N608 NNJ is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N608 NNJ, 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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N608 NNJ is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 9 April 1996.

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