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N5 OPB

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,720 mi
Last recorded157,720 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 OPB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2010 157,720 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

blow on exhaust front pipe borderline

condition of rear brake discs borderline

corrosion on both rear brake hose ferrals

crack in o/s/r light lens

exhaust heat shields insecure

fluctuation on front brakes

n/s/f tyre 2mm on inner edge

o/s handbrake performance

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 4 Oct 2010 157,720 miles

blow on exhaust front pipe borderline

condition of rear brake discs borderline

corrosion on both rear brake hose ferrals

crack in o/s/r light lens

exhaust heat shields insecure

fluctuation on front brakes

n/s/f tyre 2mm on inner edge

o/s handbrake performance

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 Oct 2009 146,420 miles

crack in o/s/r light lense

Fail 5 Oct 2009 146,420 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

crack in o/s/r light lense

Pass 20 Oct 2008 136,146 miles

both rera tyres just legal n/s 1.6mm borderline

Pass 18 Oct 2007 125,086 miles

corrosion on o/s main brake pipe

Fail 10 Aug 2007 125,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 116,768 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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N5 OPB is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N5 OPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N5 OPB?

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What year was N5 OPB registered?

N5 OPB is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N5 OPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 OPB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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