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N409 BES

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,575 mi
Last recorded129,575 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN409 BES
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2013 129,575 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 126,689 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 122,362 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 117,643 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 112,233 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 108,328 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 105,209 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 101,928 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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N409 BES is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N409 BES, 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 N409 BES registered?

N409 BES is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N409 BES safe to buy?

The MOT history for N409 BES shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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