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N688 LDS

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,835 mi
Last recorded155,835 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN688 LDS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 155,835 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake discs wearing thin

nearside and offside front brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Sep 2007 149,008 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 149,008 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 139,877 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 138,678 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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N688 LDS is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N688 LDS, 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 N688 LDS registered?

N688 LDS is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N688 LDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N688 LDS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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