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N7 STD

1996 Audi A4

White Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,114 mi
Last recorded159,114 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 STD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 159,114 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 159,113 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 143,298 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 143,298 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 135,680 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 135,669 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 129,411 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 123,526 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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N7 STD is a 1996 Audi A4 in White with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N7 STD, 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 N7 STD registered?

N7 STD is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N7 STD safe to buy?

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