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N784 RKV

1996 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

142,273 mi
Last recorded142,273 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN784 RKV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 142,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 134,041 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 133,921 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 133,454 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 132,908 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 132,414 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 131,772 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 131,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 131,114 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 130,320 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 129,392 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 128,746 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 128,123 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 127,339 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 126,388 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 123,620 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 119,520 miles

ENGINE SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER BEARING NOISEY

Pass 12 Jan 2006 115,045 miles

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

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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N784 RKV is a 1996 Audi A4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 N784 RKV, 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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N784 RKV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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