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N148 AAV

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,578 mi
Last recorded156,578 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 AAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2010 156,578 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 131,554 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 123,604 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 123,604 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 119,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2006 116,741 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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N148 AAV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N148 AAV, 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 N148 AAV registered?

N148 AAV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N148 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N148 AAV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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