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N65 VLJ

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,388 mi
Last recorded141,388 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN65 VLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2011 141,388 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 141,388 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 130,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front and rear disc worn

Pass 25 Jun 2009 123,043 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 110,871 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 91,934 miles

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

slight play in n/s and o/s anti/roll bar links

Fail 27 Jun 2007 91,934 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight play in n/s and o/s anti/roll bar links

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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N65 VLJ is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N65 VLJ, 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 N65 VLJ registered?

N65 VLJ is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N65 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N65 VLJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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