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N509 BVV

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,600 mi
Last recorded103,600 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN509 BVV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 103,600 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f & o/s/f discs corroded on the inner faces

Pass 8 Oct 2013 99,171 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 99,171 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 94,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 89,823 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 83,528 miles

n/s & o/s front disks slightly worn

n/s & o/s rear disks slightly worn

Fail 12 Oct 2010 83,528 miles

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

n/s & o/s front disks slightly worn

n/s & o/s rear disks slightly worn

Pass 17 Oct 2009 76,644 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2008 71,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 71,065 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 64,575 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 57,518 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 51,793 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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N509 BVV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N509 BVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N509 BVV registered?

N509 BVV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N509 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N509 BVV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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