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N953 UPK

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

228,157 mi
Last recorded228,157 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN953 UPK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 228,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2013 228,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2012 217,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 May 2011 210,079 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 210,079 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 204,206 miles

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

Slight wear/play in nearside ball joint

Fail 24 Jun 2010 204,206 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Slight wear/play in nearside ball joint

Pass 22 Jun 2009 186,663 miles

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

O/S/R tyre is starting to crack on inner sidewall

Pass 30 May 2008 168,568 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 148,115 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 136,225 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 136,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 124,780 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 124,780 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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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N953 UPK is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 N953 UPK, 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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N953 UPK is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N953 UPK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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