MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
inner wheel arch covers fitted
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
inner wheel arch covers fitted
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Slight wear/play in nearside ball joint
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
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
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was N953 UPK registered?
N953 UPK is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 1996.
Is N953 UPK safe to buy?
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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