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N457 PGD

1996 Audi A4

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,500 mi
Last recorded109,500 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 PGD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 109,500 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 106,980 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

alternator belt badly worn

fuel tank strap missing

Fail 1 Mar 2017 106,980 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

alternator belt badly worn

fuel tank strap missing

Pass 8 Mar 2016 103,891 miles

exhaust flexi deteratored

fuel tank strap broken

oil leak on the gear box

Fail 3 Mar 2016 103,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump drive system missing auxiliary belt missing (2.3.6)

exhaust flexi deteratored

fuel tank strap broken

oil leak on the gear box

Pass 24 Feb 2015 100,563 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 100,550 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 97,910 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 97,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 95,043 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 91,473 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 88,210 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 84,326 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 80,844 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 76,851 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 71,907 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 67,866 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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N457 PGD is a 1996 Audi A4 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 PGD, 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 PGD registered?

N457 PGD is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N457 PGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N457 PGD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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