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N381 JWU

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,929 mi
Last recorded121,929 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 JWU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 121,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 112,763 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 103,312 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 95,077 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 95,077 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 86,428 miles

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

nearside front track rod end boot split

rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken held by wire

Fail 3 Apr 2006 86,314 miles

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

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

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

exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken held by wire

nearside front track rod end boot split

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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N381 JWU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N381 JWU, 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 N381 JWU registered?

N381 JWU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N381 JWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N381 JWU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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