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N586 GLG

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,109 mi
Last recorded157,109 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN586 GLG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 157,109 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS and NS BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 156,078 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 155,253 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 154,580 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 153,803 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 153,161 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 152,288 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 152,288 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 151,523 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 151,075 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 151,075 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 150,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 149,145 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 146,878 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 146,878 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

battery loose

Pass 19 Nov 2009 145,285 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2009 145,285 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2008 144,316 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 144,316 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 140,949 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 138,904 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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N586 GLG is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N586 GLG, 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 GLG registered?

N586 GLG is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N586 GLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N586 GLG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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