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N855 WRX

1996 Audi A4

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,604 mi
Last recorded114,604 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN855 WRX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 114,604 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 114,073 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 113,349 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 113,155 miles

throttle pedal rubber missing

Fail 10 Dec 2012 113,155 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

throttle pedal rubber missing

Pass 5 Dec 2011 112,299 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 111,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Offside Outer Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all discs pitted

Pass 14 May 2009 110,947 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 110,947 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2008 108,056 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 101,267 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 101,267 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 May 2006 92,814 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 92,814 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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N855 WRX is a 1996 Audi A4 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N855 WRX, 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 N855 WRX registered?

N855 WRX is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N855 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N855 WRX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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