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N531 YBU

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,002 mi
Last recorded175,002 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN531 YBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 175,002 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 165,694 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 159,611 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 153,958 miles

exhaust tail box very poor condition

slight play in o/s front top suspension arm ball joint

Fail 14 Aug 2007 153,851 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust tail box very poor condition

slight play in front top suspension arm o/s

Pass 4 Sep 2006 141,447 miles

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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N531 YBU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N531 YBU, 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 N531 YBU registered?

N531 YBU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is N531 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N531 YBU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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