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N677 MFV

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

158,614 mi
Last recorded158,614 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN677 MFV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 158,614 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside front brake disc worn thin and corroded

offside front door trim damaged

oil fumes in car dangerous

Fail 14 Nov 2011 158,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside front brake disc worn thin and corroded

offside front door trim damaged

oil fumes in car dangerous

Pass 22 Oct 2010 154,714 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

OIL FUMES IN CAR

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2010 154,688 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

OIL FUMES IN CAR

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2009 149,795 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 149,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 145,714 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake pads apear to be wearing unevenly

Fail 20 Oct 2008 145,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake pads apear to be wearing unevenly

Fail 4 Oct 2007 139,745 miles

Advanced surface wear to inner surfaces of rear discs

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

Front brake pads 70% worn

Front nearside tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 139,745 miles

Advanced surface wear to inner surfaces of rear discs

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

Front brake pads 70% worn

Front nearside tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 20 Sep 2006 123,376 miles

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

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

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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N677 MFV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N677 MFV, 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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N677 MFV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 23 February 1996.

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