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N511 VPD

1996 Audi A4

Bronze Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,370 mi
Last recorded185,370 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN511 VPD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 185,370 miles

front tyres low and cracking in side walls

nsr tyre cracking in side walls

Pass 16 Jun 2009 181,162 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 180,576 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 180,560 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2007 172,473 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 172,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 162,284 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chips in front screen just legal

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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N511 VPD is a 1996 Audi A4 in Bronze with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N511 VPD, 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 N511 VPD registered?

N511 VPD is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N511 VPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N511 VPD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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