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N410 PTN

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,321 mi
Last recorded74,321 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN410 PTN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 74,321 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 74,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 70,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 70,101 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 104,988 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 May 2009 104,917 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 100,738 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 100,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 87,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 87,021 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brakes out of balance but not enough to fail brake test

Pass 27 Feb 2006 77,096 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N410 PTN is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N410 PTN, 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 N410 PTN registered?

N410 PTN is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N410 PTN safe to buy?

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