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N397 HNW

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,406 mi
Last recorded170,406 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN397 HNW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 170,406 miles

all brake discs corroded

n/s/f suspension arm worn

o/s headlamp cracked

Fail 9 May 2011 170,405 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs corroded

n/s/f suspension arm worn

o/s headlamp cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2009 166,295 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 166,295 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 164,208 miles

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

n/s handbrake reading bit poor-readings n/s 189 o/s 392

n/s/r wheel/brake binding

window tints bit dark

Pass 22 Nov 2007 158,275 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 158,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise sidewall damage n/s/f tyre-n/s/r brake binding slightly-brakes tested using decelerometer,recomend come back for proper brake test.

Pass 22 Nov 2006 151,970 miles

rear tyres low

Pass 9 Nov 2005 140,525 miles

Nail in off side rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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N397 HNW is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N397 HNW, 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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N397 HNW is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 9 January 1996.

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