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N586 GGS

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,502 mi
Last recorded93,502 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN586 GGS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2007 93,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in n/s/r wheel

Fail 2 Mar 2007 93,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in n/s/r wheel

Pass 17 Feb 2006 89,895 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 89,895 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N586 GGS is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N586 GGS, 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 N586 GGS registered?

N586 GGS is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 9 January 1996.

Is N586 GGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N586 GGS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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