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N506 NGB

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN506 NGB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2013

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 208,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 194,633 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 172,282 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 172,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 160,648 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 153,421 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 141,440 miles

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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N506 NGB is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N506 NGB, 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 N506 NGB registered?

N506 NGB is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N506 NGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N506 NGB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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