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NIL 4653

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

191,540 mi
Last recorded191,540 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 4653
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 191,540 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 191,367 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Airbag warning light on

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 176,249 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 176,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 157,381 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 157,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 134,080 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 112,419 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 109,090 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 109,090 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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NIL 4653 is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NIL 4653, 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 NIL 4653 registered?

NIL 4653 is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is NIL 4653 safe to buy?

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