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N798 HRF

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,877 mi
Last recorded171,877 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN798 HRF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 171,877 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 162,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 150,475 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSR tyre getting low.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 140,011 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 127,195 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 127,191 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 114,048 miles

gearbox mount heavily worn....

n/s/f track rod end worn..

n/s/front suspension arm has worn joint...

wipers weak clearing screen..

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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N798 HRF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N798 HRF, 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 N798 HRF registered?

N798 HRF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N798 HRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N798 HRF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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