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N296 CNA

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,999 mi
Last recorded74,999 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN296 CNA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 74,999 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 63,443 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 May 2016 63,443 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 May 2015 55,645 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,627 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 55,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,416 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 55,416 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 54,711 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,265 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 53,406 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,345 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,135 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 49,723 miles

Rear brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 47,763 miles

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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N296 CNA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N296 CNA, 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 N296 CNA registered?

N296 CNA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N296 CNA safe to buy?

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