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N827 CES

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,980 mi
Last recorded118,980 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN827 CES
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 118,980 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre cracked & split but no ply or cords exposed

Pass 4 Oct 2013 112,388 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 107,294 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 107,294 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 102,495 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 96,765 miles

n/s front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s rear drear brake discs slightly pitte

o/s front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s rear drear brake discs slightly pitte

Pass 6 Aug 2009 96,763 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 96,763 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 96,685 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 96,685 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Dec 2007 94,364 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2006 94,329 miles

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

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

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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N827 CES is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N827 CES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N827 CES registered?

N827 CES is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N827 CES safe to buy?

The MOT history for N827 CES shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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