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N530 ADB

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,722 mi
Last recorded177,722 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN530 ADB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 177,722 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 162,199 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 147,938 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 147,760 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 131,711 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 123,791 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 123,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 108,083 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 108,083 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N530 ADB is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N530 ADB, 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 N530 ADB registered?

N530 ADB is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is N530 ADB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N530 ADB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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