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N954 EYA

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,815 mi
Last recorded160,815 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN954 EYA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 160,815 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 160,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 154,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 154,107 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 152,181 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit outer 1/4

n/s/r tyre uneven tyre wear

Fail 29 Jun 2015 152,181 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre on limit outer 1/4

n/s/r tyre uneven tyre wear

Pass 9 Jun 2014 150,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 148,578 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 148,577 miles

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 146,885 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 145,039 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 145,038 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 143,194 miles

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

interior rear view mirror missing

Fail 22 Jun 2010 143,193 miles

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

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

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 22 Jun 2009 141,613 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

interior mirror missing

slight movement in nearside front foward lower arm balljoint

Fail 22 Jun 2009 141,613 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

interior mirror missing

slight movement in nearside front foward lower arm balljoint

Pass 20 Jun 2008 140,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

interior mirror missing

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside tyre 2mm

Fail 18 Jun 2008 140,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

interior mirror missing

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside tyre 2mm

Pass 15 Jun 2007 138,307 miles

both front lower strut bushes seperating slightly

interior mirror not fitted

n/s/f upper-inner suspension arm bushes perishing slightly

slight movement front anti-roll bar links

Pass 21 Jun 2006 136,392 miles

both front indicators fading white

interior mirror missing

o/s/r tyre tread getting slightly low in places

rear brake discs slightly corroded

stonechips in front windscreen

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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N954 EYA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N954 EYA, 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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N954 EYA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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