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N35 KBV

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,468 mi
Last recorded193,468 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN35 KBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2011 193,468 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 181,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

slight leak found on stering and repaired

Fail 6 Feb 2010 181,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

slight leak found on stering and repaired

Pass 6 Jan 2009 162,350 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2009 162,350 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2007 162,026 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 161,986 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 153,264 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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N35 KBV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N35 KBV, 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 N35 KBV registered?

N35 KBV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N35 KBV safe to buy?

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