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N148 ODG

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,106 mi
Last recorded199,106 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 ODG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 199,106 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 195,848 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 188,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear

Pass 5 Mar 2008 179,582 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 171,812 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 171,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Mar 2006 161,052 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 161,052 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 ODG is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ODG, 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 ODG registered?

N148 ODG is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N148 ODG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N148 ODG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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