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N856 PDG

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,679 mi
Last recorded98,679 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN856 PDG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 98,679 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING

NS REAR TYRE CRACKING TO SIDE WALL

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 98,489 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING

NS REAR TYRE CRACKING TO SIDE WALL

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 89,134 miles

TYRE WALLS DETERIORATING O/S AND N/S REAR TYRES

Fail 26 Jun 2012 89,134 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

TYRE WALLS DETERIORATING O/S AND N/S REAR TYRES

Pass 26 Jul 2011 74,062 miles

customer returned vehicle with odd alloy wheels ie:audi wheels size 195/65r15 at rear and vw wheels size 195/65r15 on front

Fail 26 Jul 2011 74,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

tracking possibly needs attention

Pass 4 Jun 2010 70,393 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 May 2010 70,392 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 65,766 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 65,766 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 58,881 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 56,385 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2006 53,198 miles

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

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Mar 2006 53,198 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured

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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N856 PDG is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N856 PDG, 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 N856 PDG registered?

N856 PDG is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N856 PDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N856 PDG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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