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N146 TAA

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,640 mi
Last recorded105,640 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 TAA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 105,640 miles

engine cover fitted

n/s front outer cv boot perished

o/s front tyre tread worn and getting near limit

rear brake discs discolouring and slight corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 102,796 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 99,777 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 96,947 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 93,214 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 89,123 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 85,453 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 85,451 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 82,419 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 77,695 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 73,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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N146 TAA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N146 TAA, 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 N146 TAA registered?

N146 TAA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 20 May 1996.

Is N146 TAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N146 TAA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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