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N827 WTO

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,714 mi
Last recorded158,714 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN827 WTO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 158,714 miles

1.slight bind on n/s front brake 2.n/s rear tyre low on tread and perrished on walls 3.oil leaks 4.corrosion of o/s front to rear brake pipe rear section on limit

Fail 5 Jun 2014 158,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1.slight bind on n/s front brake 2.n/s rear tyre low on tread and perrished on walls 3.oil leaks 4.corrosion of o/s front to rear brake pipe rear section on limit

Fail 28 Feb 2014 158,700 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oily

exhaust rear pipe chaffing rear axle beam

front subframe corrosion (not excessive)

fuel tank strap heavy corrosion (secure)

main rear suspension bushes deteriorating (no excess movement)

o/s headlamp not fully secure at bottom (aim ok and dosnt shake about)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 153,204 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Slight leak from steering rack

Fail 1 Feb 2013 153,204 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Engine oil leak

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

Slight leak from steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2012 148,773 miles

1.surface corrosion of front to rear brake pipes 2.rear tyres getting close ro wear bars and worn on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2011 145,079 miles

1.oil leaks 2.slight play in n/s front top balljoint 3.o/s front tyre getting low 4.both rear tyres getting low 5.slight blow on centre exhaust joint

Fail 24 Jan 2011 145,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

1.oil leaks 2.slight play in n/s front top balljoint 3.o/s front tyre getting low 4.both rear tyres getting low 5.slight blow on centre exhaust joint

Pass 22 Jan 2010 140,099 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2010 140,087 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2009 134,478 miles

1.front brake discs corroded and poor on inner face 2.pinhole in n/s front outer cv boot

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 130,231 miles

1.p.a.s fliud level low 2.o/s front tyre and o/s rear worn just on limit 3.n/s front tyre low on tread 4.pin hole in n/s front outer cv boot 5.o/s rear shocker weak

6.slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 31 Oct 2006 124,910 miles

1.exhaust centre box outer skin starting to corrode †2.o/s rear shocker leaking slightly and getting weak †3.wine on engine possibly power steering pump

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 WTO is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N827 WTO, 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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N827 WTO is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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