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N451 FSP

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,047 mi
Last recorded104,047 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN451 FSP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 104,047 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 104,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

O/S/F ABS sensor wire broken

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 97,333 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 97,331 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 92,365 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 92,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 87,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advice on look at front side lights advice keep eye on n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r tyers advice on slight brake judder at front brakes

Pass 24 Jan 2007 83,987 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 83,987 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 80,821 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 80,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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N451 FSP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue 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 N451 FSP, 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 N451 FSP registered?

N451 FSP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 5 April 1996.

Is N451 FSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N451 FSP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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