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N388 YNU

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,551 mi
Last recorded105,551 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN388 YNU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 105,551 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 100,984 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 94,817 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 86,605 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 86,605 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 79,959 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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N388 YNU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N388 YNU, 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 N388 YNU registered?

N388 YNU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N388 YNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N388 YNU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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