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N126 BDP

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,944 mi
Last recorded28,944 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 BDP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,944 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 28,942 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 21,028 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 21,028 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 13,157 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 386 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 161,318 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 161,307 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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N126 BDP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N126 BDP, 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 N126 BDP registered?

N126 BDP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N126 BDP safe to buy?

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