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N209 AAL

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,608 mi
Last recorded103,608 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN209 AAL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 103,608 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 101,690 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 101,685 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 98,636 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 96,007 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 93,668 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 90,171 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 86,404 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 86,400 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 82,940 miles

n/r brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 28 Oct 2009 79,868 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 75,453 miles

ferrules on both rear flexible hoses slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2007 71,544 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 66,667 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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N209 AAL is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N209 AAL, 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 N209 AAL registered?

N209 AAL is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 14 May 1996.

Is N209 AAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N209 AAL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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