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N121 CBA

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,798 mi
Last recorded133,798 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 CBA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 133,798 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

chips in winscreen

crack in n/s indicator lens

rear centre stop light not working

Fail 8 Jul 2008 133,369 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

centre rear stop light not working

near side rear tyre under inflated

rear no plate becoming de-fused

small chips in windscreen

small crack in n/s front indicator lens

Pass 14 Aug 2007 131,647 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006

Nearside and offside flexi brake pipes starting to perish

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2006

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

Nearside and offside flexi brake pipes starting to perish

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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N121 CBA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N121 CBA, 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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What year was N121 CBA registered?

N121 CBA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N121 CBA safe to buy?

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