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N807 XVJ

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

197,448 mi
Last recorded197,448 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN807 XVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 197,448 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured showing green light (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint back arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 197,448 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured showing green light (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint back arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 192,220 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both showing green light (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front noisy but not rough when rotated

Pass 31 Mar 2015 184,992 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 171,378 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 171,374 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 165,472 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 159,269 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 152,622 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 152,550 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 148,939 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 146,131 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front reg plate damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2009 145,827 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front reg plate damaged

Pass 20 May 2008 132,946 miles

air bag light on dash oil & coolant low

Pass 18 May 2007 123,827 miles

all brake pads low

Pass 22 May 2006 113,903 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 113,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 108,872 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 108,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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N807 XVJ is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N807 XVJ, 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 N807 XVJ registered?

N807 XVJ is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N807 XVJ safe to buy?

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