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A4 FXK

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

144,127 mi
Last recorded144,127 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 FXK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 144,127 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 206,947 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 202,381 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 194,268 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 174,208 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 174,207 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 176,422 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 168,664 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 157,844 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 149,507 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2010 137,465 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 124,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NSF CV boot starting to perish

Pass 1 Nov 2008 111,796 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 95,764 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 82,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 77,210 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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A4 FXK is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A4 FXK, 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 A4 FXK registered?

A4 FXK is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is A4 FXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 FXK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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