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N299 YAN

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,718 mi
Last recorded103,718 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN299 YAN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 103,718 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 96,278 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 92,111 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 89,018 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 85,644 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 85,642 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear brake discs are worn

front nearside anti roll bar link rod is worn

front offside tyre is worn and perished

nearside track rod end grease cover is split

Pass 19 Jan 2006 82,747 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 82,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate is damaged

oil leak

rear offside tyre is worn and perished

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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N299 YAN is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol 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 N299 YAN, 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 N299 YAN registered?

N299 YAN is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N299 YAN safe to buy?

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