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N53 PBW

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,316 mi
Last recorded125,316 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 125,316 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 113,688 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 103,233 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 95,341 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 88,512 miles

o/s/f c/v gaitor repaired o/k at time of test

Fail 8 Dec 2007 88,475 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

ns door mirror glass missing

Fail 6 Dec 2007 88,428 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

n /s door mirror glass missing

Pass 2 Dec 2006 83,533 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 77,347 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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N53 PBW is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PBW, 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 PBW registered?

N53 PBW is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N53 PBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N53 PBW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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