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N186 VDB

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

191,852 mi
Last recorded191,852 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN186 VDB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 191,852 miles

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Oil leak

Slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 180,448 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2011

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2010 167,733 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 155,401 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 140,756 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 122,065 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front bumper loose near side

Pass 17 Feb 2006 111,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N186 VDB is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N186 VDB, 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 N186 VDB registered?

N186 VDB is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 1996.

Is N186 VDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N186 VDB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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