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N897 NSU

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 NSU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2016

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.66% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high also insecure (1.8)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2015

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake high

Oil leak

Oil low (not on dipstick)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 191,716 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 184,290 miles

All brake discs corroded

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

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 184,284 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

All brake discs corroded

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

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 181,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front And Rear Disks Show Signs Of Corrosion Amd Wearing Thin

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen Cracked

Fail 22 Nov 2011 181,701 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front And Rear Disks Show Signs Of Corrosion Amd Wearing Thin

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen Cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2010 172,600 miles

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

front and rear brake dics rusty on edges

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 20 Nov 2009 161,741 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 20 Nov 2009 161,741 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 Nov 2008 144,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 29 Oct 2007 124,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 117,393 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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N897 NSU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N897 NSU, 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 N897 NSU registered?

N897 NSU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N897 NSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N897 NSU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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