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N428 UEL

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,678 mi
Last recorded122,678 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN428 UEL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 122,678 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 122,593 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/f ball joint boot come adrift

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 120,125 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 118,052 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 115,587 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 115,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 108,135 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 108,135 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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N428 UEL is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N428 UEL, 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 N428 UEL registered?

N428 UEL is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N428 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N428 UEL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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