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N799 XDA

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

201,581 mi
Last recorded201,581 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN799 XDA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 201,581 miles

Dust covers split on both N/S/F lower ball joints.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 201,581 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Dust covers split on both N/S/F lower ball joints.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 189,391 miles

Air bag light on at time of test.

Brake fluid very dark.

Dust cover split on N/S/F lower ball joint.

Dust cover split on N/S/F track rod end.

Front wipers smear slightly.

Fail 18 Nov 2008 189,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Air bag light on at time of test.

Alternator belt breaking due to tensioner failing.

Brake fluid very dark.

Dust cover split on N/S/F lower ball joint.

Dust cover split on N/S/F track rod end.

Front wipers smear slightly.

Pass 7 Dec 2007 175,963 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 175,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 165,065 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 165,065 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 149,816 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 149,815 miles

Centre Front Lower registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coolant leaking

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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N799 XDA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N799 XDA, 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 N799 XDA registered?

N799 XDA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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