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N679 AVV

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,807 mi
Last recorded152,807 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN679 AVV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2009 152,807 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 152,807 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 140,878 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 140,860 miles

Nearside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 128,374 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/f headlamp chiped

Pass 5 Sep 2006 109,141 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 109,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 91,409 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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N679 AVV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 N679 AVV, 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 N679 AVV registered?

N679 AVV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 20 April 1996.

Is N679 AVV safe to buy?

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