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N185 BCH

1996 Audi A4

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,104 mi
Last recorded125,104 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 BCH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 125,104 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 125,102 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Jun 2009 120,214 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 120,214 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 115,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 May 2008 115,220 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)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2007 109,158 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 106,182 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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N185 BCH is a 1996 Audi A4 in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N185 BCH, 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 N185 BCH registered?

N185 BCH is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N185 BCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N185 BCH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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