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N996 GLB

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,565 mi
Last recorded94,565 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN996 GLB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 94,565 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 87,155 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 87,155 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 81,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 81,860 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 76,229 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 76,142 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 68,753 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 68,753 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 64,484 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 56,686 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 56,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 53,446 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 48,018 miles

n/s/f o/s/f headlights are lefthand drive

Fail 9 Oct 2006 48,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

n/s/f o/s/f headlights are lefthand drive

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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N996 GLB is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N996 GLB, 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 N996 GLB registered?

N996 GLB is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is N996 GLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N996 GLB shows 15 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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