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N131 BOM

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,974 mi
Last recorded151,974 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 BOM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 151,974 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 151,971 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 143,495 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 134,845 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 134,761 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 127,549 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 124,965 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 122,324 miles

N/s steering arm/tie rod ball joint worn

Pass 22 Sep 2007 113,290 miles

Both front flexihoses badly cracked.

slight freeplay at n/s front wheel.

Pass 23 Sep 2006 107,028 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 97,772 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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N131 BOM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N131 BOM, 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 N131 BOM registered?

N131 BOM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N131 BOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N131 BOM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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