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N159 UEL

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

198,851 mi
Last recorded198,851 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 UEL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 198,851 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag light illuminated

front bumper mounting deteriorated offside front

nearside front brake discs has slight run out

Fail 3 Nov 2011 198,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light illuminated

front bumper mounting deteriorated offside front

nearside front brake discs has slight run out

Fail 3 Nov 2010 180,808 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 180,808 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 163,491 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 163,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 149,112 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 129,624 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 113,117 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 113,117 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 96,876 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2005 96,876 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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N159 UEL is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N159 UEL, 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 N159 UEL registered?

N159 UEL is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N159 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N159 UEL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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