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N966 UPK

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

130,038 mi
Last recorded130,038 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN966 UPK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 130,038 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 123,738 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 123,310 miles

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Mar 2022 122,922 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 122,487 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 122,414 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 119,971 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 117,105 miles

Both sides front brake discs have some run out.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 114,034 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 111,051 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 106,247 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 101,161 miles

slight run out on front brake discs

Pass 27 Mar 2013 98,687 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 93,444 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 93,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 88,137 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 83,285 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 78,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

re-check front brake pads & discs in 3.000 miles.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 71,678 miles

wear on front brake discs . recheck brakes in about 3.000 miles

Pass 28 Mar 2007 66,172 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 60,685 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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N966 UPK is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 N966 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N966 UPK registered?

N966 UPK is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N966 UPK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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