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N211 AAL

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,693 mi
Last recorded154,693 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN211 AAL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 154,693 miles

rear radius arm bushes worn

front brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2010 154,693 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front brake discs corroded

rear radius arm bushes worn

Pass 12 Feb 2009 145,075 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 145,075 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 129,933 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 129,933 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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N211 AAL is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N211 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 N211 AAL registered?

N211 AAL is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N211 AAL safe to buy?

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