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J18 NEG

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,877 mi
Last recorded151,877 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 NEG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 151,877 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 14,777 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 144,668 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 144,668 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advise both front flexy brake hoses

Pass 20 Oct 2006 134,963 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 134,963 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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J18 NEG 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 66.7%.

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 J18 NEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J18 NEG?

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What year was J18 NEG registered?

J18 NEG is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J18 NEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 NEG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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