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N473 HLH

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,654 mi
Last recorded108,654 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN473 HLH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 108,654 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 102,602 miles

w/screen has a chip

Pass 20 Oct 2009 96,042 miles

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

blade split on end -o/s/f

o/s/r andn/s/r tyres are worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Oct 2009 96,042 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

blade split on end -o/s/f

o/s/r andn/s/r tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2008 88,649 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 82,885 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 77,638 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 72,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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N473 HLH is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N473 HLH, 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 N473 HLH registered?

N473 HLH is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N473 HLH safe to buy?

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