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N312 XSA

1996 Audi A4

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,742 mi
Last recorded115,742 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN312 XSA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 115,742 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 112,616 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 112,616 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 105,963 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 102,705 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 98,971 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 93,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N312 XSA is a 1996 Audi A4 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N312 XSA, 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 N312 XSA registered?

N312 XSA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N312 XSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N312 XSA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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