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N612 SEC

1996 Audi A4

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,733 mi
Last recorded158,733 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN612 SEC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 158,733 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 146,616 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 135,660 miles

both front antirollbar links worn

off side front front upper balljoint worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 124,244 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 113,186 miles

both front flexi brake pipes starting to split

both front lower suspension arms worn (rear arms)

near side front outer cv boot starting to crack

Pass 29 Sep 2007 102,608 miles

both front flexi brake pipes starting to crack

both rear shockabsorbers weak

bottom suspension arms worn (rear)

engine oil leak

low reading from near side handbrake

off side rear tyre near legal limit

Pass 16 Sep 2006 89,899 miles

near side rear brake binding

off side rear hand brake low reading

off side rear shock absorber weak

Pass 27 Sep 2005 79,478 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2005 79,478 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)

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

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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N612 SEC is a 1996 Audi A4 in White 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 N612 SEC, 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

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What year was N612 SEC registered?

N612 SEC is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N612 SEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N612 SEC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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