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N126 GLG

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,064 mi
Last recorded154,064 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 GLG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2007 154,064 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 154,022 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 136,657 miles

front bumper slightly damaged.

front number plate slightly cracked.

Fail 29 Aug 2006 136,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front bumper slightly damaged.

front number plate slightly cracked.

Pass 2 Sep 2005 120,758 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 120,739 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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 GLG is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N126 GLG, 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 GLG registered?

N126 GLG is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N126 GLG safe to buy?

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