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N638 XVV

1996 Audi A4

Gold Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,779 mi
Last recorded149,779 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN638 XVV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 149,779 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 149,778 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 142,398 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 142,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 135,777 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 126,671 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 118,687 miles

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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N638 XVV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Gold with a 1,595cc 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 N638 XVV, 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 N638 XVV registered?

N638 XVV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N638 XVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N638 XVV 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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