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N687 AOB

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

166,744 mi
Last recorded166,744 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN687 AOB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 166,744 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 166,740 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 164,697 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 160,788 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 151,140 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 136,415 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Mar 2018 136,415 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 119,473 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 119,161 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 101,899 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 83,723 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 65,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,042 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 32,982 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,903 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,099 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,145 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,733 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,350 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 20,774 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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N687 AOB is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N687 AOB, 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 N687 AOB registered?

N687 AOB is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N687 AOB safe to buy?

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