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N826 VOD

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

214,005 mi
Last recorded214,005 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN826 VOD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 214,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

all brake discs rusty x4

o/s/r tyre side walls perishing

Fail 14 Aug 2012 214,005 miles

Centre Front Lower registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

all brake discs rusty x4

o/s/r tyre side walls perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2011 208,664 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 208,657 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 188,700 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2009 169,015 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2008 160,084 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 149,220 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 136,693 miles

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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N826 VOD is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc 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 N826 VOD, 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 N826 VOD registered?

N826 VOD is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 15 May 1996.

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