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N715 DVX

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,921 mi
Last recorded101,921 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN715 DVX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 101,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 99,691 miles

Nearside front door card missing, not affecting the operation of the door.

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2014 98,020 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 96,445 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 94,771 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 94,770 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 93,107 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 18 Oct 2010 92,035 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 91,199 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 91,199 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 87,371 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 87,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 81,591 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 81,591 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 78,745 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 76,328 miles

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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N715 DVX is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N715 DVX, 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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N715 DVX is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 8 January 1996.

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