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N171 KWL

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,467 mi
Last recorded144,467 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 144,467 miles

Nearside Outer Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front number/plate cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2007 133,010 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Nearside front flexi brake hose perishing

Offside front flexi brake hose perishing

Rear brake discs corroding

Fail 12 Oct 2007 133,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front brake discs wearing thin

Nearside front flexi brake hose perishing

Offside front flexi brake hose perishing

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2006 115,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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 KWL is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N171 KWL, 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 KWL registered?

N171 KWL is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N171 KWL safe to buy?

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