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N951 SCN

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,034 mi
Last recorded181,034 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN951 SCN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 181,034 miles

front subframe has welded repairs

nearside front inner wheel arch loose

nearside front wing to headlamp has taped repair

nearside rear tyre has wear to sidewall

offside front floor has welded repair

Fail 14 Aug 2014 181,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

front subframe has welded repairs

nearside front inner wheel arch loose

nearside front wing to headlamp has taped repair

nearside rear tyre has wear to sidewall

offside front floor has welded repair

Pass 13 Aug 2013 175,125 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f wing corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2013 175,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f wing corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2012 169,466 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2012 169,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs pitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 166,713 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate lighting panel is loose

slight corrosion to nearside front metal brake pipe

Pass 6 Oct 2010 156,589 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight weep on calipers?

Fail 6 Oct 2010 156,589 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

slight weep on calipers?

Pass 30 Sep 2009 143,936 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 128,864 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 125,689 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 116,858 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 116,858 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 108,402 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 108,402 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)

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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N951 SCN is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N951 SCN, 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 N951 SCN registered?

N951 SCN is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N951 SCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N951 SCN shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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