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N142 FFC

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,936 mi
Last recorded46,936 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 FFC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2021 46,936 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 38,971 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 38,510 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 37,489 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 35,919 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 34,503 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 33,570 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 32,081 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 30,522 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 28,477 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 26,804 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 25,817 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 24,592 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 23,688 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 22,613 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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N142 FFC is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N142 FFC, 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 N142 FFC registered?

N142 FFC is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N142 FFC safe to buy?

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