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N409 NWL

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

153,252 mi
Last recorded153,252 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN409 NWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 153,252 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 148,657 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 143,942 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 139,445 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 135,235 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 135,198 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 130,623 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 123,181 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 120,316 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 117,212 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 113,227 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 108,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NWL is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N409 NWL, 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 NWL registered?

N409 NWL is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 10 June 1996.

Is N409 NWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N409 NWL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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