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N524 MDX

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,506 mi
Last recorded165,506 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN524 MDX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 165,506 miles

small crack to offside of windscreen out of zone A

Fail 13 Jul 2012 165,506 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

small crack to offside of windscreen out of zone A

Pass 14 Jul 2011 165,506 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

small crack on offside of windscreen

Fail 13 Jul 2011 165,506 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

small crack on offside of windscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2010 165,506 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 165,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

accident damage to nearside front of vehicle

nail in tread area of each rear tyre

small crack to offside of windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2009 165,506 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

very slight play in nearside front lower balljoint

very slight play in offside track rod end balljoint

Pass 26 Jun 2008 165,506 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 26 Jun 2008 165,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight pitting to outer face of nearside rear brake disc

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jun 2007 161,113 miles

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Fail 22 Jun 2007 161,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 146,847 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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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N524 MDX is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N524 MDX, 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 N524 MDX registered?

N524 MDX is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N524 MDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N524 MDX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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