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N171 FFC

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,660 mi
Last recorded87,660 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 FFC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 87,660 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 87,660 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 82,027 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 82,027 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 76,053 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 66,562 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 66,562 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 56,750 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 24 Jan 2012 56,750 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,988 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Mar 2010 54,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jan 2009 53,002 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 51,197 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 51,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 49,744 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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N171 FFC 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 60%.

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 N171 FFC, 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 N171 FFC registered?

N171 FFC is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N171 FFC safe to buy?

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