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N289 SFX

1996 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

225,133 mi
Last recorded225,133 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 SFX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 225,133 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009

both number plates starting to fade

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2008 209,449 miles

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 129,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007
Fail 20 Nov 2007

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006
Pass 26 Oct 2005

speedometer not illuminated

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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N289 SFX is a 1996 Audi A4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N289 SFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N289 SFX registered?

N289 SFX is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N289 SFX safe to buy?

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