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N170 LDX

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,909 mi
Last recorded82,909 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 LDX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 82,909 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 81,508 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 79,285 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 76,280 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2016 74,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 73,814 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 73,296 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

Pass 14 Jan 2013 72,140 miles

N/S/R tyre showing signs of cracking/perishing

O/S/R tyre showing signs of cracking/perishing

Fail 11 Jan 2013 72,140 miles

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

N/S/R tyre showing signs of cracking/perishing

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R tyre showing signs of cracking/perishing

Pass 9 Jan 2012 70,860 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 69,356 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 67,168 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 65,376 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 62,436 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 62,275 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 62,275 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 59,260 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

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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N170 LDX is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N170 LDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N170 LDX registered?

N170 LDX is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N170 LDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N170 LDX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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