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J7 RHO

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,837 mi
Last recorded167,837 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 RHO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 167,837 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 18 Sep 2012 167,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 20 Sep 2011 157,961 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 157,961 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 149,429 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 143,030 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 139,910 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

front reg plate cracked

signs of grease at o/s/f outer cv boot but no visable split

unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 25 Sep 2008 139,910 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

front reg plate cracked

signs of grease at o/s/f outer cv boot but no visable split

unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 17 Sep 2007 135,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 135,797 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 127,674 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 113,543 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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J7 RHO is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J7 RHO, 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 J7 RHO registered?

J7 RHO is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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