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N903 HLW

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,929 mi
Last recorded90,929 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN903 HLW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 90,929 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside front brake disc has some run-out

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 90,919 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside front brake disc has some run-out

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 83,698 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre sidewall perished

offside rear brake hose ferrules corroding

offside windscreen washer operation weak

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 15 Apr 2010 83,695 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre sidewall perished

offside rear brake hose ferrules corroding

offside windscreen washer operation weak

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 9 Apr 2009 74,075 miles

Offside washer jet has one nozzle partially blocked

Registration plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2009 74,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front and rear registration plates slightly deteriated

Offside washer jet has one jet blocked

Fail 30 Mar 2009 74,064 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front and rear registration plates slightly deteriated

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 53,218 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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N903 HLW is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N903 HLW, 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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N903 HLW is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 22 April 1996.

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