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N390 HLH

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

22,678 mi
Last recorded22,678 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN390 HLH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 22,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 22,062 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 19,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 15,056 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 15,042 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 11,577 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 11,099 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 7,716 miles

Oil leak

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

both front tyres cracking intread

near side rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 17 Mar 2014 6,579 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 6,579 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 6,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 6,493 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 6,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 6,335 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 6,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 6,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 6,187 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 6,124 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Mar 2007 6,085 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 6,085 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 6,016 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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N390 HLH is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N390 HLH, 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 N390 HLH registered?

N390 HLH is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N390 HLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N390 HLH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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