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N137 HLG

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN137 HLG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 126,455 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 122,075 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 122,075 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light staying on

Pass 13 Mar 2009 118,613 miles

air bag warning light on

front no plate starting to delaminat

slight play in n/s/f lower antiroll bar link balljoint

Pass 13 Mar 2008 116,148 miles

o/s/f tyre only 2.5mm

n/s/f tyre only 2mm

Pass 12 Mar 2007 114,128 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 114,110 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S front tyre on 2.5mm.

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 111,015 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 111,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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N137 HLG is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N137 HLG, 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 N137 HLG registered?

N137 HLG is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N137 HLG safe to buy?

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