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N706 VUP

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,737 mi
Last recorded110,737 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN706 VUP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2017 110,737 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator lens (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch edge (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split to cord (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 108,868 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 105,632 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 105,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 102,860 miles

exhust mounting on rear box weak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 99,820 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 99,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 96,950 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 94,361 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 94,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 91,872 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 91,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 89,581 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 87,325 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 83,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 83,836 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 78,925 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 78,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N706 VUP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N706 VUP, 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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N706 VUP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N706 VUP safe to buy?

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