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N459 XVN

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,905 mi
Last recorded143,905 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN459 XVN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 143,905 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 141,518 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 134,452 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 134,452 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 126,791 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front number plate cracked.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 118,549 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 118,318 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 111,411 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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N459 XVN is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N459 XVN, 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 N459 XVN registered?

N459 XVN is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 29 January 1996.

Is N459 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N459 XVN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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