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N65 DKU

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

259,696 mi
Last recorded259,696 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN65 DKU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 259,696 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 251,812 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 251,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 235,055 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 235,055 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 215,304 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 204,556 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 204,552 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

stone chip in screen zone /b/ in spec

Pass 21 Mar 2007 196,549 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 196,547 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f side light worked with light tape

Pass 23 Mar 2006 185,783 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 185,729 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

ADVISE:REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DETERIATE †ADVISE: STONE CHIP FRONT WINDSCREEN ZONE B SMALLER THAN 40mm

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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N65 DKU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N65 DKU, 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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N65 DKU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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