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N794 OYW

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

154,012 mi
Last recorded154,012 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN794 OYW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 154,012 miles

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank straps very corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2024 152,385 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus coil springs brake discs and covers n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust smoky on purge then clears

minor screen chips

offside rear outer sill corrosion developing

rear tyres worn on inner edges n/s and o/s

rear wheel bearings very slight noise

some front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s

Pass 2 Aug 2023 150,603 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside rear ? - offside slight play and noise (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust smoky on purge - test drive to clear

minor screen chips

offside rear outer sill and wheel arch corrosion developing

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge ?

rear suspension components corroded including subframe springs and brakes / rear discs and dust covers

some front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s

Pass 3 Aug 2022 148,722 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy ? offside very slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded plus some suspension components (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust smoky on initial purge

minor screen chips

offside rear outer sill corrosion developing

rear brake discs and dust covers corroded n/s and o/s

Pass 29 Jul 2021 146,614 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s plus some suspension components (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust smokey on purge

offside rear outer sill corrosion developing

Pass 29 Jul 2020 143,842 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s plus some suspension components ; (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust smokey on purge ;

offside rear outer sill corrosion developing

Pass 25 Jul 2019 141,266 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s plus some rear suspension components (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edges - o/s advise replacement soon ; (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust smokey on purge

offside rear outer sill corrosion developing

Fail 25 Jul 2019 141,266 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s plus some rear suspension components (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edges - o/s advise replacement soon ; (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust smokey on purge

offside rear outer sill corrosion developing

Pass 23 Jul 2018 137,840 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

a bit smokey on purge emisions ok ;

some rear suspension components surface corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 133,937 miles

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

abit smokey on full acceleration / emisions ok ;

offside front tyre cuts to tread blocks

rear suspension components surface corroded

slight radiator seepage ??

unable to fully inspect nsr outer seat belt child seat fitted ;

Pass 27 Jul 2016 130,142 miles

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle / suspension components corroded slightly ;

Pass 31 Jul 2015 127,395 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2015 127,395 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 124,344 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 121,954 miles

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 120,253 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 118,195 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 118,195 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 115,429 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 112,702 miles

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

key code very intermittent

Fail 6 Aug 2008 109,949 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 109,949 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 106,441 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 106,441 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 102,395 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2005 98,313 miles

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

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

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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N794 OYW is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 N794 OYW, 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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N794 OYW is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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