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N538 VOD

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,838 mi
Last recorded173,838 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 VOD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 173,838 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 164,080 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 153,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2012 143,906 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 143,906 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2011 132,785 miles
Pass 6 May 2010
Pass 6 May 2009
Fail 5 May 2009

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 120,004 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 120,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 118,060 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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N538 VOD is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N538 VOD, 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 N538 VOD registered?

N538 VOD is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N538 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N538 VOD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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