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N477 HVT

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,680 mi
Last recorded124,680 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN477 HVT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 124,680 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 112,458 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 112,458 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2008 101,605 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 101,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 89,194 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 89,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

1,N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE FLEXI HOSE FERRULS ARE CORRODED. †2,ENGINE UNDER TRAY IS FITTED AND DAMAGED. †3,ACCELERATER ANTI SLIP SECURED WITH TAPE. †4,N/S/F AND O/S/F UPPER AND LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHIES ARE WORN

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 80,217 miles

Nearside 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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N477 HVT is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N477 HVT, 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 N477 HVT registered?

N477 HVT is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is N477 HVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N477 HVT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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