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N881 NWL

1996 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

294,833 mi
Last recorded294,833 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN881 NWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 294,833 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s stearing rack boot wet

o/s side repeater loose

o/s steering rack boot clip loose

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2014 294,787 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s stearing rack boot wet

o/s side repeater loose

o/s steering rack boot clip loose

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 291,323 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 286,100 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 286,092 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 280,571 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 273,371 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

small chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2012 268,204 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 268,075 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 262,071 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 256,522 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 256,504 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 250,038 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 244,251 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 244,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 232,325 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 232,325 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate starting to delamiate

Pass 15 Aug 2008 223,808 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 223,808 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 214,676 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 214,667 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 209,151 miles

heavy oil leak around engine

nearside brake disc heavily scored

Pass 25 Feb 2007 199,572 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 199,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 198,380 miles

slighty weak o/s front suspenion

Fail 31 Aug 2006 198,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slighty weak o/s front suspenion

Pass 23 Feb 2006 189,224 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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N881 NWL is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N881 NWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N881 NWL registered?

N881 NWL is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is N881 NWL safe to buy?

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