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N506 PVL

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,471 mi
Last recorded94,471 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN506 PVL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 94,471 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2016 91,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2016 91,752 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2015 89,174 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 86,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil marks under eninge

rear discs have a lip on edge

Fail 12 Aug 2014 86,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil marks under eninge

rear discs have a lip on edge

Pass 24 Jul 2013 85,608 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 85,608 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front discs rusted/corroded and slight run out

rust and corrosion set into various components,

Pass 2 Jun 2012 82,381 miles

back box bracket broken

front and rear discs getting worn

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 3 Jun 2011 78,012 miles

front discs have a lip on edge

front tyres on 3/4mm 195/65/15v

middel box rusty

oil marks under engine

rear flexi furrels getting rusty

rear tyres on 4mm

very slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jun 2010 74,822 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 74,822 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

marks on vechile

o/s/r light cracked but not showing any white light

oil marks under engine

slight play in both rear wheelbearings

Pass 29 May 2009 69,899 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 69,899 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front and rear disc starting to get lip on edge

front number plate has a small crack on it

o/s/r lens is cracked but not showing any white light

petrol tank straps are crooroded

slighty marks on vechile

slighty play in o/s/r wheelbearing

Pass 16 Jun 2008 65,563 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 65,563 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 PVL is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N506 PVL, 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 PVL registered?

N506 PVL is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is N506 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N506 PVL shows 16 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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