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Since its establishment as an independent company in 1986, CARFAX has collected the largest vehicle history database in North America. This database currently includes over 3 billion records from thousands of public and private sources.

A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car.

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CARFAX Buyback Guarantee Good News -- Vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee!
No severe problems (major accidents, fire, flood damage, major odometer problems or lemon history) were ever reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for this 1996 AUDI A4 QUATTRO (WAUEA88D3TA247050). If you find that any of these severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back.

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CARFAX Talking CarTM
The story of this 1996 AUDI A4 QUATTRO (WAUEA88D3TA247050) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
Blue Arrow This sedan has had 3 owners and was owned in Florida and Washington. The first title for this sedan was reported to CARFAX by a Florida DMV in 1996.
Blue Arrow It has had no minor or moderate accidents reported to CARFAX.
Blue Arrow It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident, fire or flood.
Blue Arrow It has not been reported by a DMV as having an Exceeds Mechanical Limits or Not Actual Mileage title.
Blue Arrow It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. It was driven an average of 12,490 miles per year, which is lower than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading, reported on 09/30/2003, was 90,125 miles.
Blue Arrow It was not reported by a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
Blue Arrow Go to the Detailed Vehicle History for the complete history and a glossary of terms.

Report Summary

1. ACCIDENT CHECK
Total Loss Check No Severe Accidents Reported by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Other Accident Indicators No Accident Indicators Reported

2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK
Truth-In-Mileage Check No Odometer Problems Reported by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Odometer Rollback Check No Potential Odometer Rollback Found
Mileage Consistency Check No Inconsistent Odometer Reading Found

3. LEMON CHECK®
No Mfr. Buyback Reported by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee!

4. OWNERSHIP CHECK
Number of Owners 3 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Checked 8 Types of Vehicle Registrations

5. RECALL CHECK
AUDI Does Not Report Recalls to CARFAX
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 10 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED

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Year/Make/Model: 1996 AUDI A4 QUATTRO

Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR
Engine: 2.8L V6 PFI SOHC 12V
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: ALL WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: GERMANY
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Dual front air bags/active (manual) belts
Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel, 6-digit Odometer

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Total Loss Check:

GOOD NEWS! No severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 1996 AUDI A4 QUATTRO (WAUEA88D3TA247050). If you find that any of the following severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!

Salvage Title Loss Due To Fire Title
Junk Title Flood Damage Title
Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Hail Damage Title
Dismantled Title Canadian Total Loss

Other Accident Indicators:

This 1996 AUDI A4 QUATTRO (WAUEA88D3TA247050) had no accident indicators reported to CARFAX from its sources. This section checks for accidents and/or related damage reported from many public and private sources. Not all accidents are reported to CARFAX. A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or professional mechanic is recommended.

No Salvage Auction Record Reported No Crash Test Vehicle Record Reported
No Fire Damage Record Reported No Airbag Deployment Record Reported
No Frame Damage Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported
No Police Accident Record Reported

CARFAX depends on public and private sources for its accident data. Each one of these sources has different processing times. CARFAX can only report what is in our database on 04.May.2005 19:20:01. New data will result in a change to this report.

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Truth-In-Mileage Check:

GOOD NEWS! No major odometer problems were ever reported by a DMV under the Truth-In-Mileage Act for this 1996 AUDI A4 QUATTRO (WAUEA88D3TA247050). If you find that any of the following odometer problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!

Not Actual Mileage Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses mileage fraud or a broken odometer.
Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses an odometer rollover.

Odometer Rollback Check:

CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 1996 AUDI A4 QUATTRO (WAUEA88D3TA247050). Rollbacks reported in this section originate from readings collected by a DMV or other verifiable source.

Mileage Consistency Check:

CARFAX found no inconsistent odometer readings in the mileage history of this 1996 AUDI A4 QUATTRO (WAUEA88D3TA247050).

Date: Mileage:
07/18/1996 148
11/18/1997 23,238
07/20/1998 29,791
03/05/1999 33,345
09/30/2003 90,125

Average miles driven per year 12,490 CARFAX AdvisorTM Compare this vehicle's average annual mileage to the industry average of 15,000 miles per year. Use this comparison to determine how this vehicle was driven.

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GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 1996 AUDI A4 QUATTRO (WAUEA88D3TA247050). If you find that a manufacturer buyback was reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!

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Ownership History:

CARFAX estimates that this 1996 AUDI A4 QUATTRO (WAUEA88D3TA247050) had 3 owner(s). CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.

Estimated Owners: Date: Location:
1st owner 07/26/1996 Florida
2nd owner 07/20/1998 Washington
3rd owner 09/30/2003 Washington

Types of Owners:

This 1996 AUDI A4 QUATTRO (WAUEA88D3TA247050) was originally registered as a Personal Vehicle.

Personal Use Registration Reported No Fleet Registration Reported
No Lease Registration Reported No Commercial Registration Reported
No Rental Registration Reported No Non-Profit Registration Reported
No Taxi Registration Reported No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported

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AUDI does not report recall information for specific vehicles to CARFAX.
You can contact an authorized dealership or AUDI at 1-800-367-2834 to find out if this 1996 AUDI A4 QUATTRO (WAUEA88D3TA247050) still has recalls that require repair.

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CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 10 record(s) for this 1996 AUDI A4 QUATTRO (WAUEA88D3TA247050).

Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:
Not Reported NICB
Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original
dealer
07/15/1996 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
West Palm Beach, FL
Registered as
personal vehicle
07/18/1996 148 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
West Palm Beach, FL
Title #71241670
Odometer reading reported for title
or registration
07/26/1996 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
West Palm Beach, FL
Title #71241670
Title issued or updated
First owner reported
01/02/1997 Florida
Inspection Station
West Palm Beach, FL
Passed emissions inspection
11/18/1997 23,238 Auto Auction
Southeast Region
Vehicle sold
07/20/1998 29,791 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Seattle, WA
Title #9820118014
Title or registration issued
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
03/05/1999 33,345 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Renton, WA
Title #9906417740
Title or registration issued
07/31/2001 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Renton, WA
Title #9906417740
Title or registration issued
09/30/2003 90,125 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tacoma, WA
Title #9906417740
Title or registration issued
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported

Detailed Vehicle History Definitions:

* First Owner
When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of ownership.
* New Owner Reported
When a vehicle is sold to a new owner, the Title must be transferred to the new owner(s) at a Department of Motor Vehicles.
* Personal Use
Vehicle was registered by the owner for private or personal use.

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If you find that any of these severe problems were reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles and were not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back.
Severe Damage: Odometer Problems: Lemon History:
# Salvage/Junk
# Rebuilt/Reconstructed
# Dismantled
# Fire/Flood/Hail
# Canadian Total Loss
# Exceeds Mechanical Limits
# Not Actual Mileage
# Manufacturer Buyback

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1996 AUDI A4 QUATTRO
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