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J8 LLR

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

220,122 mi
Last recorded220,122 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 LLR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 220,122 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 200,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 200,181 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 186,265 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 186,265 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 169,485 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 156,687 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 156,687 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 145,192 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 145,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 137,665 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 137,657 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J8 LLR is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 J8 LLR, 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 J8 LLR registered?

J8 LLR is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is J8 LLR safe to buy?

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