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N886 KEH

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,488 mi
Last recorded94,488 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN886 KEH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 94,488 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 94,488 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 86,398 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe on inner wing (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall/tread starting to split/deteriorate

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s (2.7.3)

Rear fuel filter slightly damp

Fail 11 Nov 2016 86,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt has a slight cut (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe on inner wing (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall/tread starting to split/deteriorate

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s (2.7.3)

Rear fuel filter slightly damp

Pass 7 Dec 2015 80,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% tail light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s n/s (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f arch corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2015 80,955 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% tail light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s n/s (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f arch corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 78,780 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres have slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

centre exhaust section outer skin deteriorated corroded but section has no exhaust leak

nearside rear suspension shockabsorber upper dust cover deteriorated but not affecting suspension operation

offside rear suspension shockabsorber upper dust cover deteriorated but not affecting suspension operation

Fail 28 Aug 2012 76,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shockabsorber dust cover detriorated but not affecting operation

centre exhaust section detriorated outer skin but has no exhaust section leak

o/s rear fuel filter corroded advise replacement under side

Pass 28 Aug 2012 76,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shockabsorber dust cover detriorated but not affecting operation

centre exhaust section detriorated outer skin but has no exhaust section leak

o/s rear fuel filter corroded advise replacement under side

Fail 27 Aug 2011 72,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s rear shockabsorber dust cover detriorated

o/s rear shockabsorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2011 72,883 miles

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

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

n/s rear shockabsorber dust cover detriorated

o/s rear shockabsorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2010 70,733 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,590 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 68,588 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 64,894 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 64,894 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 61,889 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 58,222 miles

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

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

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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N886 KEH is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N886 KEH, 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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N886 KEH is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 21 May 1996.

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