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N917 KRT

1996 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,071 mi
Last recorded178,071 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN917 KRT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2008 178,071 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 159,230 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 159,230 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 151,833 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

advise nearside front suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint

Fail 13 Mar 2006 151,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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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N917 KRT is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N917 KRT, 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 N917 KRT registered?

N917 KRT is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 21 February 1996.

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