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N989 HEX

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,327 mi
Last recorded115,327 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN989 HEX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2014 115,327 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front & offside rear tyres slightly deteriorating

both front lower shockabsorber bushes slightly deteriorating

both rear lower shockabsorber bushes deteriorating

bulb fault indicator lamp illuminated

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroding

general oil leaks

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front indicator lens slightly damaged

rear exhaust box mounts corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2013 106,103 miles

Nearside C.V. boot strap slightly loose

Nearside rear brake slightly binding / pads worn lower

Pass 24 Jan 2012 97,192 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LIMIT

Fail 24 Jan 2012 97,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LIMIT

Pass 10 Feb 2011 89,793 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 87,684 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 87,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 85,151 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no plate cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2008 80,014 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 80,014 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 77,049 miles

front discs corroded and worn

front no plate cracked

slight knock from off side front

Fail 19 Jul 2007 77,049 miles

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

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

corrosion and wear to front and rear discs

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2006 70,145 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low and cracked and perished

oil around n/s front hub

oil leeking from gear box and under side covered in oil

slight hand brake travell

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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N989 HEX is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green 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 N989 HEX, 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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N989 HEX is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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