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N805 GSJ

1996 Audi A4

Purple Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,822 mi
Last recorded138,822 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN805 GSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 138,822 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre exhaust section repaired with exhaust paste

Pass 16 Mar 2011 135,376 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front & rear brake pads hard to inspect

n/s/f cv joint into gearbox one bolt insecure

rear brake discs excessively worn

Fail 11 Mar 2011 135,357 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front & rear brake pads hard to inspect

n/s/f cv joint into gearbox one bolt insecure

rear brake discs excessively worn

Pass 13 Mar 2010 130,406 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 118,551 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)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 109,709 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 101,080 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 93,421 miles

speedometer not illuminated

Fail 27 Feb 2006 93,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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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N805 GSJ is a 1996 Audi A4 in Purple with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N805 GSJ, 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 N805 GSJ registered?

N805 GSJ is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N805 GSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N805 GSJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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