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N522 FSP

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,885 mi
Last recorded154,885 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN522 FSP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 154,885 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 143,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 143,025 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 128,787 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 117,875 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 109,743 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006

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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N522 FSP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N522 FSP, 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 N522 FSP?

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What year was N522 FSP registered?

N522 FSP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N522 FSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N522 FSP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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