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N502 GVS

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,709 mi
Last recorded130,709 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN502 GVS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2009 130,709 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 130,709 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 121,780 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 121,780 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 111,159 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

fromt & rear brake discs corroded offside front lower ball joint dust cover missing

Fail 19 Dec 2007 111,159 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

fromt & rear brake discs corroded offside front lower ball joint dust cover missing

Pass 25 Oct 2006 102,096 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 102,089 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear 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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N502 GVS is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N502 GVS, 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 N502 GVS registered?

N502 GVS is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N502 GVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N502 GVS shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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