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N438 XNH

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,400 mi
Last recorded146,400 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 XNH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 146,400 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 146,361 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 145,122 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 145,114 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 141,298 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 141,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 135,419 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 135,390 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2006 129,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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N438 XNH is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N438 XNH, 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 N438 XNH registered?

N438 XNH is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N438 XNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N438 XNH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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