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N941 HCA

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,868 mi
Last recorded153,868 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN941 HCA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 153,868 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 153,868 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 151,555 miles

Both number plates delamanated

Front discs corroded

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

Rear discs corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2012 151,555 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Both number plates delamanated

Front discs corroded

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 148,631 miles

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

brake discs corroded all around

Pass 3 Aug 2010 144,661 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 144,661 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 142,275 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 142,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 136,781 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 136,781 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 133,879 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 128,823 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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N941 HCA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N941 HCA, 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 N941 HCA registered?

N941 HCA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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