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N743 FKJ

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

98,231 mi
Last recorded98,231 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN743 FKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2010 98,231 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2008 95,095 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front wiper blade split.

Fail 14 Oct 2008 95,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front wiper blade split.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 87,500 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 87,301 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 81,054 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 81,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N743 FKJ is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N743 FKJ, 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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What year was N743 FKJ registered?

N743 FKJ is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N743 FKJ safe to buy?

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