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N970 TDW

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

186,032 mi
Last recorded186,032 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN970 TDW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 186,032 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 186,020 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bonnot grille missing. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2015 177,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2 X WISHBONE ARMS (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2 X WISHBONE ARMS (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 168,538 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Dec 2013 158,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 151,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre has slight inner sidewall damage

Pass 16 Nov 2011 144,998 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 135,442 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 135,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 126,397 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 122,372 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2007 118,243 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 11,576 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 11,009 miles

slight damage windscreen in zone a

Pass 12 Jul 2005 110,007 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface cracks on nearside brake hose

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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N970 TDW is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N970 TDW, 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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N970 TDW is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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