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N817 PGD

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,997 mi
Last recorded131,997 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN817 PGD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 131,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 125,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 125,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 123,051 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 123,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 118,628 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 113,623 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 113,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 109,625 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 109,624 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

different size tyres fitted to front & rear axles, offside front indicator lens damaged, rear number plate starting to fade, front number plate cracked

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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N817 PGD is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N817 PGD, 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 N817 PGD registered?

N817 PGD is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is N817 PGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N817 PGD shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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