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N130 VUX

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,414 mi
Last recorded157,414 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN130 VUX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 157,414 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 157,414 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 152,044 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 152,042 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 137,396 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 137,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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N130 VUX 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 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 N130 VUX, 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

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What year was N130 VUX registered?

N130 VUX is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N130 VUX safe to buy?

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