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N348 HBY

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,941 mi
Last recorded139,941 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN348 HBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 139,941 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 139,895 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2024 139,895 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 139,865 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 139,863 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 139,820 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Exhaust system rattling from inside of system.

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 135,179 miles

Nearside Front cv outer boot deteriorating.

Offside Front road spring piece missing but secure.

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 130,642 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 125,315 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 118,279 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 112,701 miles

o/s drive shaft boot perished

Pass 4 Dec 2010 105,732 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs in very bad condition

rear antiroll bar corroded to excess

Fail 1 Dec 2010 105,732 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs in very bad condition

rear antiroll bar corroded to excess

Fail 23 Nov 2010 105,636 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear brake disc scored

Pass 4 Dec 2009 100,455 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 95,076 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 95,068 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 87,804 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 84,651 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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N348 HBY is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N348 HBY, 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 N348 HBY registered?

N348 HBY is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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