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N705 XSO

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

189,274 mi
Last recorded189,274 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN705 XSO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 189,274 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 189,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 182,505 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 182,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2014 174,418 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 162,948 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 148,467 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 136,093 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 135,842 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 124,832 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 110,745 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 110,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 99,897 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 99,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 91,110 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 91,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2006 84,264 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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N705 XSO is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N705 XSO, 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 N705 XSO registered?

N705 XSO is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is N705 XSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N705 XSO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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