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N998 LBW

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,295 mi
Last recorded126,295 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN998 LBW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 126,295 miles

Nearside Front outer cv boot small leak on inner part

all brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

boot floor been repaired,

engine oil leak

front bumper and bonnet damed but secure

front discs poor condition

front no plate cracked but readable

nsr tyre out of shape inner edge

rear discs corroded and pitted on faces

Fail 3 Mar 2016 126,206 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front outer cv boot small leak on inner part

all brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

boot floor been repaired,

engine oil leak

front bumper and bonnet damed but secure

front discs poor condition

front no plate cracked but readable

nsr tyre out of shape inner edge

rear discs corroded and pitted on faces

Pass 29 Sep 2015 121,444 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil Leak

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 121,444 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil Leak

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 111,619 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 109,211 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 106,474 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 104,890 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 102,306 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 102,306 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2009 99,026 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 93,517 miles

rear discs getting rusty

Pass 22 May 2007 87,576 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 81,157 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre getting low inner edge

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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N998 LBW is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 N998 LBW, 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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N998 LBW is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 10 April 1996.

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