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N405 PTX

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,162 mi
Last recorded121,162 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN405 PTX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2011 121,162 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 121,162 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 119,211 miles

Both rear brake disks corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2011 119,201 miles

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

Both rear brake disks corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 112,744 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 112,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 108,370 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 108,343 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,459 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 101,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 96,040 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 89,839 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N405 PTX is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N405 PTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N405 PTX registered?

N405 PTX is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N405 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N405 PTX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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