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N475 XJL

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

133,676 mi
Last recorded133,676 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN475 XJL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 133,676 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 133,676 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 131,629 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 131,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 129,445 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE AND CLOSE TO TREAD LIMIT.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 127,211 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 127,211 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 123,353 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 123,353 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 121,032 miles
Fail 6 May 2008

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer and inner edges

Pass 6 May 2008

o/s/f tyre worn on outer and inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2006 113,638 miles

both rear tyres are starting to perish on the sidewalls

Fail 18 Sep 2006 113,559 miles

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

both rear tyres are starting to perish on the sidewalls

nearside front trackrod end has some play

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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N475 XJL is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 N475 XJL, 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 N475 XJL registered?

N475 XJL is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N475 XJL shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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