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N516 LHG

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,574 mi
Last recorded156,574 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN516 LHG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2010 156,574 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 146,541 miles

Slight play in nearside front ,upper front suspension ball joint

Temp repair made to exhaust back box retaining braket

Pass 8 Mar 2008 134,224 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 125,598 miles

both front tyres low on tread

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 26 Mar 2007 125,598 miles

both front tyres low on tread

exhaust in poor condition

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 115,776 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 115,411 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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N516 LHG is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc 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 N516 LHG, 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

How do I check the history of N516 LHG?

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What year was N516 LHG registered?

N516 LHG is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N516 LHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N516 LHG 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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