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N518 GLR

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

194,756 mi
Last recorded194,756 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 GLR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 194,756 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 186,254 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 178,259 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 171,210 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 162,453 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 151,977 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 140,554 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 131,534 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2009 131,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 122,400 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 111,408 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 111,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 100,512 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 100,217 miles

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

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

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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N518 GLR is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N518 GLR, 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 N518 GLR registered?

N518 GLR is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 9 January 1996.

Is N518 GLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N518 GLR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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