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N42 TPD

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,604 mi
Last recorded149,604 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 TPD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2006 149,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 143,052 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 29 Nov 2005 143,052 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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N42 TPD is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N42 TPD, 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 N42 TPD registered?

N42 TPD is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N42 TPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N42 TPD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N42 TPD have outstanding finance?

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