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N117 FTM

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,200 mi
Last recorded197,200 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 FTM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 May 2012 197,200 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 197,200 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 192,371 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 181,657 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 162,789 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2007 158,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 136,189 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 127,323 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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N117 FTM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N117 FTM, 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 N117 FTM registered?

N117 FTM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N117 FTM safe to buy?

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