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N597 MGF

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,087 mi
Last recorded75,087 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 MGF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 75,087 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 74,778 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all upper suspension arm bushes deteriorating

front disc's and pads worn

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

n/s/f indicator loosing amber tint

n/s/f tyre perishing

rear brake disc's worn

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

small cuts to n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 7 Jul 2012 69,500 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 67,311 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 64,611 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 62,251 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 60,396 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 58,512 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front bumper slightly insecure.

slight damage to engine undertray but still secure.

stonechip in front number plate but still readable.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 55,800 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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N597 MGF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N597 MGF, 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 N597 MGF registered?

N597 MGF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is N597 MGF safe to buy?

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