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N683 TPL

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,134 mi
Last recorded98,134 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN683 TPL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 May 2016 98,134 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 93,904 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 27 Jun 2012 91,290 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 90,973 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 90,001 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 88,105 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 85,464 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 82,473 miles

corrosion & wear to both front & rear brake discs.

perishing of both front "flexi" brake hoses.

wear in n/s/f lower,rear,suspension ball joint.

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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N683 TPL is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N683 TPL, 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 N683 TPL registered?

N683 TPL is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N683 TPL safe to buy?

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