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N693 NGP

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,809 mi
Last recorded112,809 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN693 NGP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 112,809 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm- inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2015 112,571 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing worn / movement

Pass 1 Sep 2014 112,147 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 112,147 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2013 111,820 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 111,268 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 111,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 110,352 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 108,333 miles

Rear exhaust silencer mount corroded/broken (still supporting exhaust)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 108,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer mount corroded/broken (still supporting exhaust)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 106,664 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 100,799 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 100,799 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 93,648 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 82,337 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 82,337 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 75,641 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 75,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N693 NGP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N693 NGP, 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 N693 NGP registered?

N693 NGP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N693 NGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N693 NGP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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