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N170 OEG

1971 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,103 mi
Last recorded165,103 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1971 Audi A4126,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 OEG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2010 165,103 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2009 158,931 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 158,915 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 145,858 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 145,858 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 137,127 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 137,127 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 128,421 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 125,463 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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N170 OEG is a 1971 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 126,284 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 OEG, 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 55 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N170 OEG registered?

N170 OEG is a 1971 Audi A4, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is N170 OEG safe to buy?

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