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N713 HVG

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

116,267 mi
Last recorded116,267 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN713 HVG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2009 116,267 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

battery loose

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

rear discs rusting

Pass 12 Sep 2008 108,677 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 108,677 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 104,889 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 104,889 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 97,712 miles

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

spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Jul 2006 97,711 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

spare tyre defective

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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N713 HVG is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N713 HVG, 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 N713 HVG registered?

N713 HVG is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 17 February 1996.

Is N713 HVG safe to buy?

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