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N457 BVV

1996 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,610 mi
Last recorded173,610 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 BVV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 173,610 miles

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

Oil leak

general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2010 165,391 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

light underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2009 157,684 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 157,684 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 152,162 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 147,972 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 147,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 141,772 miles

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

rear road springs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2005 133,128 miles

off side front tyre 2mm center tread advise low and near side front tyre 1.6mm outer edge legal limit

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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N457 BVV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N457 BVV, 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 N457 BVV registered?

N457 BVV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N457 BVV safe to buy?

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