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N4 CPB

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,595 mi
Last recorded129,595 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 CPB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 129,595 miles

front brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 10 Oct 2011 129,595 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 11 Sep 2010 117,068 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 97,811 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 97,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 85,626 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 85,626 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 73,500 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 73,500 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N4 CPB is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N4 CPB, 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 N4 CPB registered?

N4 CPB is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N4 CPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N4 CPB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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