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N856 WRW

1996 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,857 mi
Last recorded122,857 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN856 WRW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 122,857 miles

offside rear shock absorber is damp

Fail 29 Jun 2012 122,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear shock absorber is damp

Pass 13 Jun 2011 117,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jun 2011 117,593 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jun 2010 113,117 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 113,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 100,153 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 108,333 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 106,266 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 104,963 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 103,657 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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N856 WRW is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N856 WRW, 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 WRW registered?

N856 WRW is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 16 January 1996.

Is N856 WRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N856 WRW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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