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N149 JBH

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,082 mi
Last recorded187,082 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 JBH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 187,082 miles

both rear tyres perishing and worn

offside front tyre worn on edges of tread

Fail 9 Jan 2017 187,074 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing and worn

offside front tyre worn on edges of tread

Pass 14 Jan 2016 181,405 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Jan 2016 181,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2015 172,478 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 165,428 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 165,426 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 157,910 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 149,481 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 139,546 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 129,885 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 120,025 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 111,575 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 111,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 101,431 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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N149 JBH is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N149 JBH, 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 N149 JBH registered?

N149 JBH is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 5 April 1996.

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