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N437 ALS

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,325 mi
Last recorded172,325 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN437 ALS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 172,325 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 172,209 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 159,354 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 159,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 152,713 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 145,049 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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N437 ALS is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N437 ALS, 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 N437 ALS registered?

N437 ALS is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N437 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N437 ALS shows 6 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.

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