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N98 SDF

1996 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,624 mi
Last recorded162,624 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN98 SDF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2012 162,624 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear brake pipe to flexi greased

offside rear brake pipe to flexi greased

Pass 25 Oct 2011 150,708 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 145,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 136,833 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 128,564 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 125,086 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 117,786 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 109,461 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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N98 SDF is a 1996 Audi A4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N98 SDF, 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 N98 SDF registered?

N98 SDF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N98 SDF safe to buy?

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