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N129 JVT

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

210,725 mi
Last recorded210,725 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN129 JVT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2010 210,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o/s rear sill corr/weak

Pass 29 Oct 2009 198,294 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

both rear tyres starting to wear uneven ( inner)

both rear wheel bearings slight play

front brake discs surface rust ( inner )

o/s outer sill corr/weak

power steering pipes to rack rusty ( n/s )

tank straps rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2008 185,575 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 184,102 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 183,194 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 180,704 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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N129 JVT is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver 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 N129 JVT, 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 N129 JVT registered?

N129 JVT is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N129 JVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N129 JVT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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