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N981 YRD

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,775 mi
Last recorded96,775 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN981 YRD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 96,775 miles

see advise sheet dated 04/10/2008

Fail 4 Oct 2008 96,744 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

accident damage to rear

cv gaiters age cracking

exhaust corroded

front suspension bushes age cracking

play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 27 Sep 2008 96,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front o/s & n/s upper suspension arm inner bushes perished

damage to tailgate

engine/gearbox oil leaks

exhaust system corroded, worse at joints and boxes

front tyres worn on edges

movement in felt at steering wheel

o/s/f lower shock absorber mounting bush age cracking

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

rear shock absorber protective boots poor

small stonechips in windscreen

surface corrosion on tank straps

Pass 22 Sep 2007 87,782 miles

advanced oil leaks

age cracking on outer cv boots

damage on tailgate

rear number plate faded

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight wear on front top suspension arm bushes

slight wear on front wipers

slight wear on rear discs

Fail 22 Sep 2007 87,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advanced oil leaks

age cracking on outer cv boots

damage on tailgate

rear number plate faded

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight wear on front top suspension arm bushes

slight wear on front wipers

slight wear on rear discs

Pass 3 Jun 2006 79,190 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear no. plate poor

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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N981 YRD is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N981 YRD, 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 N981 YRD registered?

N981 YRD is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 9 April 1996.

Is N981 YRD safe to buy?

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