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N722 JBM

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,011 mi
Last recorded173,011 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN722 JBM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 173,011 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

general corrosion

slight play in front joints

Pass 5 Nov 2016 168,287 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 165,127 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 165,127 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 161,355 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 156,458 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 156,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2012 151,179 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 151,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 146,006 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 141,529 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 141,529 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 135,966 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 130,705 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 124,365 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 118,633 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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N722 JBM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N722 JBM, 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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N722 JBM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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