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N901 WVV

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

284,498 mi
Last recorded284,498 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN901 WVV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 284,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 276,604 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 276,584 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure and aim too high (4.1.1 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 266,887 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 266,887 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 257,728 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 257,590 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 249,529 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 241,801 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 234,705 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 228,030 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 221,347 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 214,766 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 214,764 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 29 Mar 2010 209,429 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 204,183 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 198,614 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear undertray fixing insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2007 192,128 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 184,095 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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N901 WVV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N901 WVV, 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 N901 WVV registered?

N901 WVV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N901 WVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N901 WVV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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