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A4 MWX

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,871 mi
Last recorded120,871 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 120,871 miles

movement in both rear wheel bearings

movement in steering rack

off side rear tyre close to limit and punctured

oil leaks

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2008 112,115 miles

front and rear discs corroded

movement in steering system

off side rear tyre soft

very heavy oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2007 109,216 miles

heavy oil leak

high level brake light only partly working

movement in steering system

near side front tyre worn on outer edge and punctured ( advise replacement )

near side rear brake binding slightly

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

sill trims fitted

slight movement in off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Apr 2006 99,846 miles

air bag worning light stays on

movement in steering system near side and off side

near side front anti roll bar drop link worn

oil around power steering pipes < no visible leaks at time off test >

oil leaks

rear brake hoses metal ends corroded

slight movemnent in off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jan 2006 97,295 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake hoses heavily perished advise replace

front discs corroded and worn

oil leaks

rear discs corroded and worn

rear pads low advise replace

screen chipped

Fail 11 Jan 2006 97,284 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

nearside front tyre wearing low

oil leak

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 MWX is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MWX, 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 MWX registered?

A4 MWX is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is A4 MWX safe to buy?

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