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Description

At a glance:

– Family-owned since new, 2 owners

– New-car invoice dated 09/07/1996

– Service booklet with Audi dealer stamps from 1997–2004

– Workshop invoices from 2007–2025

– Equipment as listed on the new-car invoice, no modifications

– MOT/emissions test valid until 10/2027, no apparent defects

For sale is a family-owned Audi A4 1.6 (B5). The father bought it as a new car from an authorized Audi dealer in July 1996; since May 2014 it has been registered to his son. Being sold due to retirement.

Mileage and documents: 221,465 km (odometer, as of 31/10/26, vehicle is still being used), documented by MOT reports and invoices since 2007, most recently around 5,600 km per year. MOT/emissions test 10/2025 (TÜV Nord) with no apparent defects, valid until 10/2027. Registered until sale, handed over deregistered.

Additional documents: MOT reports from 2007, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2021 and 2025, registration certificates Part I and II, 2 keys, owner's manual folder with operating instructions.

Renewed:

– 10/2025: Service with oil/filters, spark plugs, brake fluid, V-belt, rear brake discs/pads and wheel bearings

– 01/2025: Front left wheel bearing

– 10/2023: Rear shock absorbers with wheel alignment

– 01/2022: Front left control arm, front right wheel bearing

– 01/2020: Front brake discs and pads

– 10/2019: Control arms on both sides

Timing belt last replaced in 12/2017 at 138,489 km (previously 08/2007), so nearly 9 years or approx. 82,500 km ago. Replacement based on the time interval is due and has been taken into account in the price.

Mechanicals: Engine passed the 10/2025 MOT without any issues. Earlier oil-leak observations (MOTs 2013, 2015, 2021) were rectified, including with a new valve cover gasket (2015) and a new crankshaft seal (2017). Heater core flushed by a specialist workshop in 10/2025 due to insufficient heating performance.

Wheels: 4× Falken Euroallseason AS210 195/65 R15 (3PMSF) on steel wheels with hubcaps, purchased 10/2019 (DOT 0119), approx. 5 mm tread; full-size spare wheel. In addition, 4 alloy wheels 7×15 ET 35, 5×112 bolt pattern (Rondell Type 0074, “Atura” hub cap), without tires, with ABE, certificate and fitting information for the A4 B5, bolts and centering rings included.

Optional equipment according to the new-car invoice: electric sliding/tilting sunroof, Audi beta radio (cassette), cassette storage for 4 cassettes, aspherical exterior mirrors, velour rear floor mats. Standard equipment includes: halogen headlights with headlight-range adjustment. Radio code card included; accessory: roof rack (included).

Known defects (photos in the gallery or on request):

– Driver's seat: upholstery on the bolster worn through normal use

– Headliner partially detached at the rear

– Glove compartment: scratches

– Rear left door panel: surface peeling

– Paint damage at the rear left (scraped along a metal fence)

– Stone chips: bumper, bodywork, windshield

– Additional alloy wheels have scratches

After more than 30 years, the car has signs of use. It has reached the required minimum age for an H historic-vehicle registration. Whether the requirements regarding condition and originality are met has not yet been verified by an inspection report.

Viewing and purchase: Viewing and test drive by arrangement, test drive only with a valid driver's license and ID. Written sales contract, payment upon handover by instant bank transfer. Private sale: no warranty, liability for material defects excluded (to the extent permitted by law), no returns. Contactable by message; please no dealer or export inquiries.

This description has been automatically translated. Original language: German.

Condition & Registration

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MOT until: 10/2027
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Technical Details

Vehicle data

Make: Audi
Model series: A4
Model name: A4 1.6
Manufacturer code: B5 8D2
First registration date: 07/1996
Year of manufacture: 1996
Mileage (read): 221,465 km
Chassis number: Not provided
Engine number: Not provided
Gearbox number: Not provided
Number of owners: 2

Technical details

Body style: Saloon (4-doors)
Power (kW/hp): 74/101
Cubic capacity (cm³): 1595
Cylinders: 4
Doors: Not provided
Steering: Left (LHD)
Gearbox: Manual
Gears: Not provided
Transmission: Front
Front brakes: Disc
Rear brakes: Disc
Fuel type: Petrol

Individual Configuration

Exterior color: Grey
Manufacturer color name: Achatgrau metallic
Sun roof: Yes
Power Assisted Steering: Yes
Central locking: Yes

Electric windows: Yes
Interior color: Grey
Interior material: Textile
Airbag: Yes

1996 | Audi A4 1.6