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N491 HVT

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,817 mi
Last recorded138,817 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN491 HVT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2008 138,817 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 133,540 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 126,193 miles

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

off side front head lamp glass cracked (not effecting the pattren)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 115,880 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 115,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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N491 HVT is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N491 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 N491 HVT registered?

N491 HVT is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N491 HVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N491 HVT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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