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N960 UPK

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,507 mi
Last recorded160,507 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN960 UPK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 160,507 miles

coolant expansion tank cap worn to excess.

engine noisey / bad oil leak from engine area

exhaust centre silencer outer casing corroding

exhaust front flexi-mesh deteriorated

front brake discs (inner) corroding

nearside front bumper poor condition

slight play in nearside steering rack-end

windscreen

Fail 19 Mar 2013 160,502 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant expansion tank cap worn to excess.

engine noisey / bad oil leak from engine area

exhaust centre silencer outer casing corroding

exhaust front flexi-mesh deteriorated

front brake discs (inner) corroding

nearside front bumper poor condition

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in nearside steering rack-end

windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2012 153,300 miles

bad oil leak from engine area

exhaust centre silencer outer casing corroding

exhaust front flexi casing deteriorated

nearside front bumper poor condition

rear brake discs corroding

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in nearside steering rack-end

windscreen

Fail 28 Mar 2012 153,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

bad oil leak from engine area

exhaust centre silencer outer casing corroding

exhaust front flexi casing deteriorated

nearside front bumper poor condition

rear brake discs corroding

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in nearside steering rack-end

windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2011 146,122 miles

front brake pads nearing limit

nearside front tyre nearing limit

oil and coolant leak from engine areas?

slight play in both front steering rack-ends

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Apr 2010 137,931 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 137,911 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Fail 3 Apr 2009 127,523 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 127,523 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 117,044 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

very slight play to offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Apr 2007 105,558 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 105,558 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 98,914 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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N960 UPK is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red 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 N960 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 N960 UPK registered?

N960 UPK is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N960 UPK safe to buy?

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