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N768 DSR

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

183,117 mi
Last recorded183,117 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN768 DSR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 183,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre badly cracking and close to legal limit

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2013 182,782 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre badly cracking and close to legal limit

offside rear brake badly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 175,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre badly cracking

offside rear brake disc corroded

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 30 Oct 2012 175,559 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre badly cracking

offside rear brake disc corroded

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Nov 2011 170,278 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 17,027 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

gearbox mounting/securing bolt loose

there is a sharp piece of metal protruding from accelerator pedal

Pass 25 Oct 2010 166,161 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 157,516 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 157,516 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 148,312 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 148,312 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 137,532 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 137,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 123,265 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 118,304 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 118,304 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil level low

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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N768 DSR is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N768 DSR, 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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N768 DSR is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 3 April 1996.

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