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N164 VPK

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,407 mi
Last recorded164,407 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 VPK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 164,407 miles

Airbag light on

Fail 27 Nov 2012 164,406 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Airbag light on

Pass 20 Jul 2011 134,968 miles

corrosion to centre exhaust silencer.

offside rear & both front tyre wear low.

surface corrosion to various metal brake pipes.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 127,794 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 115,996 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 115,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 102,025 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 102,025 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 97,713 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 91,793 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 86,380 miles

offside rear tyre getting low †front tyres wearing on edges †front discs lipped †both front flexi brake hoses cracking †

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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N164 VPK is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N164 VPK, 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 N164 VPK registered?

N164 VPK is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 2 July 1996.

Is N164 VPK safe to buy?

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