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N53 KAH

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,090 mi
Last recorded92,090 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 KAH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 92,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 92,080 miles

Nearside Front battery semi insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2014 91,462 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 91,457 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 90,832 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 84,377 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 82,803 miles

Squeek from os front suspension.

o/s rear brakes worn close to limit.

Fail 17 May 2011 82,783 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Squeek from os front suspension.

o/s rear brakes worn close to limit.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 82,175 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 82,161 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded on inside edges

Pass 27 Mar 2009 81,261 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 79,605 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 77,685 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 75,895 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 75,894 miles

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

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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N53 KAH is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N53 KAH, 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 N53 KAH registered?

N53 KAH is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N53 KAH safe to buy?

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