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N78 HMB

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,805 mi
Last recorded169,805 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN78 HMB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 169,805 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 169,799 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 167,522 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 163,632 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 158,281 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 158,281 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 153,380 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 153,380 miles

Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 147,277 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 140,621 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 134,022 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 126,949 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 118,627 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 111,771 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 103,971 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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N78 HMB is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N78 HMB, 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 N78 HMB registered?

N78 HMB is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N78 HMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N78 HMB shows 15 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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