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N130 XJM

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

66,567 mi
Last recorded66,567 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN130 XJM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 66,567 miles

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

Near side rear tyre tread getting low

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,979 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

front plate cracked

horn poor

nearside rear tyre low

offside front bumper damaged no sharp objects

Fail 13 Jan 2015 65,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

front plate cracked

horn poor

nearside rear tyre low

offside front bumper damaged no sharp objects

Pass 19 Dec 2013 57,384 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 57,379 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

advise n/s/f brake slight brake binding

Fail 2 Jan 2013 51,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 51,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 45,134 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 46,132 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear discs very rusty

Fail 5 Jan 2011 38,479 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 38,479 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 31,154 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 31,154 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front and rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2008 20,544 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 20,544 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 10,275 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 10,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 136,786 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 136,486 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 XJM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 XJM, 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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N130 XJM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 11 January 1996.

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