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N79 YCF

1996 Audi A4

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,896 mi
Last recorded114,896 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN79 YCF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 114,896 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 114,896 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 113,115 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 113,115 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 109,499 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 105,563 miles

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

Windscreen is slightly scratched

Fail 6 Jan 2011 105,563 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen is slightly scratched

Pass 13 Jan 2010 100,498 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 100,465 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 97,108 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2008 97,073 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2008 94,615 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 94,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front suspension top bush splitting

Pass 1 Sep 2006 90,527 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 89,332 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2006 89,299 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear 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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N79 YCF is a 1996 Audi A4 in White with a 1,781cc petrol 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 N79 YCF, 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 N79 YCF registered?

N79 YCF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N79 YCF safe to buy?

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