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N878 TTN

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

235,864 mi
Last recorded235,864 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN878 TTN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 235,864 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 225,454 miles

n/s wiper blade split on ends

Fail 22 Aug 2009 225,306 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s wiper blade split on ends

Pass 1 Sep 2008 205,211 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 205,123 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2008 205,073 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 184,614 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 184,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 160,957 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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N878 TTN is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N878 TTN, 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 N878 TTN registered?

N878 TTN is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is N878 TTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N878 TTN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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