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N884 CKN

1996 Audi A4

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

128,240 mi
Last recorded128,240 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN884 CKN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 128,240 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 127,095 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 127,093 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm of the 2 lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 125,939 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 125,939 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 123,335 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 121,691 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 117,417 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 117,417 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 114,526 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 110,693 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 106,730 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 106,730 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

noise from engine pulley area at idle

Fail 9 Mar 2015 101,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 101,263 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 96,033 miles

rear number plate, getting poor.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 96,033 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear number plate, getting poor.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 91,114 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 91,114 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 85,874 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 81,055 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 81,055 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 76,337 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 71,176 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 71,151 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

brake fluid looks black in colour

Pass 6 Mar 2008 66,329 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 62,345 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 58,224 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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N884 CKN is a 1996 Audi A4 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 N884 CKN, 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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N884 CKN is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 2 April 1996.

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