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N885 PCD

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN885 PCD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024
Fail 20 Jan 2024

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023
Fail 9 Jan 2023

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 196,895 miles

All tyres tread depths close to the legal limit. Suggest replacement.

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All tyres tread depths close to the legal limit. Suggest replacement.

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 188,163 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 188,162 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2020 180,977 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

engine oil light on

Fail 8 Jan 2020 180,977 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

engine oil light on

Pass 9 Jan 2019 169,304 miles

oil light on

Fail 5 Jan 2019 169,147 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn beam axle mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn beam axle mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil light on

Pass 4 Jan 2018 156,559 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Fail 3 Jan 2018 156,559 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2017 147,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush (2.5.A.1a)

oil light lashing

Fail 30 Jan 2017 147,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush (2.5.A.1a)

oil light lashing

Pass 9 Feb 2016 138,022 miles

Nearside Front tyres edges warn

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2016 137,903 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyres edges warn

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear tyres edges warn

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 126,299 miles

oil light flashing oil ok at time of test

Fail 26 Jan 2015 126,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

oil light flashing oil ok at time of test

Pass 4 Feb 2014 115,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front outer lamp damage

oil light on

Fail 3 Feb 2014 115,291 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front outer lamp damage

oil light on

Pass 13 Feb 2013 106,797 miles

osf indicator lamp lens missing

Fail 13 Feb 2013 106,797 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

oil warning lamp flashing

osf indicator lamp lens missing

Pass 3 Feb 2012 98,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

oil light on on dash

Fail 2 Feb 2012 98,563 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

oil light on on dash

Pass 11 Feb 2011 92,685 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front registration plate is damaged.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 91,215 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

crack in front number plate

Pass 6 Jun 2008 91,194 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread is wearing low and also going lumpy on inner tread band.

Slight play in nearside front anti rollbar connector link assembly upper bearing.

Slight play in nearside front upper front mounted suspension arm outer ball joint.

Washer fluid is leaking under vehicle.

Fail 15 May 2008 91,191 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil lamp on.

front no plate cracked.

near side rear tyre badly cracked and worn unevenly and low on inner edge.

off side rear tyre cracked badly in places.

Pass 22 May 2006 87,088 miles

bulkhead rain water vent blocked.

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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N885 PCD is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 N885 PCD, 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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N885 PCD is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 15 June 1996.

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