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N344 ESF

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,061 mi
Last recorded196,061 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN344 ESF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 196,061 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 196,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre walls split

Fail 7 Mar 2008 125,415 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 125,415 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 122,468 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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N344 ESF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N344 ESF, 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 N344 ESF registered?

N344 ESF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N344 ESF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N344 ESF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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