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N98 FDH

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,637 mi
Last recorded155,637 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN98 FDH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2012 155,637 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

o/s rear shocker bushs cracking + o/s n/s front antiroll bar bushs cracking + sliight blow front exhaust+ n/s rear of the front bottom arm ball joint slightly worn

Pass 23 Mar 2011 150,114 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2011 150,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 144,631 miles

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

n/s outer c/v gaiter has grease leak but cannot see split or hole at present

Fail 1 Mar 2010 144,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s outer c/v gaiter has grease leak but cannot see split or hole at present

Pass 28 Feb 2009 140,007 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

hi level brake lamp has 2 bulbs not working

nail in n/s rear tyre

o/s rear tyre 2mm

rear brake discs worn and scored

Pass 8 Nov 2007 130,428 miles

n/s front tyre 2mm on edge

o/s front tyre 2mm on edge

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

centre exhaust joint loose

Fail 8 Nov 2007 130,428 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust joint loose

n/s front tyre 2mm on edge

o/s front tyre 2mm on edge

Pass 3 Nov 2006 122,391 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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N98 FDH is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N98 FDH, 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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N98 FDH is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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