MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
274,270 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
nearside front lower ball joint grease cover split
nearside rear tyre wearing approaching minimum
offside + nearside front top arm inner bushes perishing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
nearside front lower ball joint grease cover split
nearside rear tyre wearing approaching minimum
offside + nearside front top arm inner bushes perishing
nearside + offside front top arm bushes perished
nearside lower ball joint grease cover split
slight dampness on offside rear shocker
slight play in offside rear wheeling bearing
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
nearside + offside front top arm bushes perished
nearside lower ball joint grease cover split
slight dampness on offside rear shocker
slight play in offside rear wheeling bearing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N870 VPE is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 N870 VPE, 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 N870 VPE registered?
N870 VPE is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 21 May 1996.
Is N870 VPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for N870 VPE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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