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A4 XDE

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,752 mi
Last recorded115,752 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 XDE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2009 115,752 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 115,752 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 113,296 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 113,296 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 109,852 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 109,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

condensation in os indicator lens

interior mirror missing

resr number plate loose

Pass 1 Feb 2006 107,793 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 107,793 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

advise gearbox and engine mounts slightly worn

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 XDE is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A4 XDE, 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 XDE registered?

A4 XDE is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is A4 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 XDE shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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