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N89 DKB

1996 Audi A4

Brown Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

320,246 mi
Last recorded320,246 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN89 DKB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 320,246 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 313,481 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 304,366 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 294,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 294,888 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 281,854 miles

screen marked.slight play in top suspension arms

Pass 13 Nov 2010 268,131 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 296,954 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 243,757 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 243,757 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 227,614 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 208,637 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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N89 DKB is a 1996 Audi A4 in Brown with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N89 DKB, 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 N89 DKB registered?

N89 DKB is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 15 February 1996.

Is N89 DKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N89 DKB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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