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N208 NGC

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,694 mi
Last recorded132,694 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 NGC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 132,694 miles

airbag light on

Fail 25 Jun 2008 132,679 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

airbag light on

Pass 24 Jul 2007 109,051 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 108,822 miles

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

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

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

both front outer cv boots are cracking and perishing

both rear shock absorber dust covers are split

brake fluid is very dirty

front indicators are fading

front no plate is cracked

near side front tyre is on 2mm

oil leak on underneath of gear box

Pass 25 Jul 2006 99,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 90,226 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 90,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak around engin e and gearbox

slight perishing off all suspension bush's

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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N208 NGC is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N208 NGC, 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 N208 NGC registered?

N208 NGC is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 20 May 1996.

Is N208 NGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N208 NGC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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