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N828 WNV

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,370 mi
Last recorded185,370 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN828 WNV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 185,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 185,370 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 174,621 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 157,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 134,436 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 134,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2011 115,016 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 115,016 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2010 93,429 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 82,103 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 76,533 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 76,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 71,619 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 71,619 miles

Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 60,147 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 60,147 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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N828 WNV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N828 WNV, 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 N828 WNV registered?

N828 WNV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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