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N456 ARR

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,517 mi
Last recorded128,517 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN456 ARR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 128,517 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 123,810 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2011 119,824 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 119,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 111,183 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s rear inner disc worn

Pass 12 Jun 2009 105,384 miles

o/s rear brake hose to caliper ferrule slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2008 99,325 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 99,318 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 92,192 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 86,358 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 86,308 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 78,853 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 78,851 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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N456 ARR is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N456 ARR, 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 N456 ARR registered?

N456 ARR is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N456 ARR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N456 ARR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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