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N685 PFE

1996 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

229,884 mi
Last recorded229,884 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 PFE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 229,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 223,025 miles

both front tyre wearing inner edges

front to rear brake pipe forming rust

o/s front anti roll bar link bushes poor condition

o/s rear wheel bearing slight play

rear brake discs poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2011 214,013 miles

os front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear disc's poor condtion

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Mar 2010 205,244 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 200,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 200,363 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 185,985 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 175,617 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 163,382 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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N685 PFE is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 N685 PFE, 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 N685 PFE registered?

N685 PFE is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 14 October 1996.

Is N685 PFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N685 PFE 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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