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N650 NHT

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

293,530 mi
Last recorded293,530 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN650 NHT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 293,530 miles

Ignition switch is faulty

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

The n/s and o/s front upper suspension arms have some play in the bushes

The n/s rear tyre appears to have been run under inflated due to the wear marks on the inner and outer side walls

Fail 11 Aug 2014 293,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Ignition switch is faulty

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

The n/s and o/s front upper suspension arms have some play in the bushes

The n/s rear tyre appears to have been run under inflated due to the wear marks on the inner and outer side walls

Pass 22 Aug 2013 285,132 miles

Bodywork damages nearside rear

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

windscreen damaged but just outside swept area

Pass 30 Jul 2012 274,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 264,958 miles

Nearside headlamp glass is damaged.

Nearside wheel bearing has play in it and is starting to make a noise when rotated.

Offside rear tyre on legal tread wear limits in places.

Fail 5 Aug 2011 264,867 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside headlamp glass is damaged.

Nearside wheel bearing has play in it and is starting to make a noise when rotated.

Offside rear tyre on legal tread wear limits in places.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 251,162 miles

rear axle bushes starting to seperate

Fail 6 Aug 2010 251,162 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 236,172 miles

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

front brake disc inner faces corroded/pitted to the limit.

front sub frame corroding on near side and off side.

near side front brake hose cracked near to limit.

rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate slightly.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 230,807 miles

front sub frame corroding on near side.

near side front brake hose cracking

small amount of play in rear wheel bearings.

Fail 8 Aug 2008 230,805 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front sub frame corroding on near side.

near side front brake hose cracking

small amount of play in rear wheel bearings.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 223,263 miles

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Fail 16 Aug 2007 223,237 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate.(Both sides)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 214,915 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 214,915 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N650 NHT is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N650 NHT, 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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N650 NHT is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 25 June 1996.

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