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N938 KHW

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,991 mi
Last recorded114,991 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN938 KHW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 114,991 miles

OSR TYRE ON LIMIT

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 114,991 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

OSR TYRE ON LIMIT

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 108,177 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 108,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 101,067 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 101,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 93,569 miles

Front disc's worn and lipped

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 93,569 miles

Front disc's worn and lipped

Pass 8 Jan 2010 86,000 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 86,000 miles

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

washers frozen

Pass 24 Dec 2008 77,560 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 77,560 miles

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

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

engine lower belly pan insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2008 71,804 miles

both front c.v boots perishing

both front indicators faded

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm and worn bold on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2007 66,416 miles

same advisories as initial mot test.

Fail 8 Jan 2007 66,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front indicators flashing slight white light. †front to rear brake pipes beginning to corrode at rear. †rear pads getting low,discs slightly worn. †o/s/f brake flexi hose perishing. †

front outer cv boots perishing. †rear tyres 3mm tread,n/s has repairable nail in. †power steering fluid level slightly low.

Pass 21 Dec 2005 60,459 miles

front discs worn

rear pads getting low and discs lipped

rocker cover gasket leaking

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

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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N938 KHW is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N938 KHW, 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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N938 KHW is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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