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N392 BCE

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

237,239 mi
Last recorded237,239 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN392 BCE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 237,239 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 229,304 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 220,017 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 220,017 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 210,781 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 206,120 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 195,398 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 184,682 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 184,526 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2008 172,420 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 158,930 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 158,930 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2006 143,315 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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N392 BCE is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N392 BCE, 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 N392 BCE registered?

N392 BCE is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N392 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N392 BCE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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