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N589 BCF

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,250 mi
Last recorded167,250 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN589 BCF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 167,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2011 158,910 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front droplink has slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2010 148,106 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside and offside suspesion arm bushes worn

Fail 28 Oct 2010 148,106 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside and offside suspesion arm bushes worn

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2009 136,928 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 126,568 miles

rear brake imbalance

Fail 28 Oct 2008 126,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 123,209 miles

front brake imbalance

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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N589 BCF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N589 BCF, 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 N589 BCF registered?

N589 BCF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is N589 BCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N589 BCF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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