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N871 XDA

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,351 mi
Last recorded178,351 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN871 XDA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 178,351 miles

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm only just legal on inner edges borderline

wear in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 11 Nov 2008 178,349 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm only just legal on inner edges borderline

wear in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 Nov 2007 167,691 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 167,690 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 162,986 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 160,130 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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N871 XDA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N871 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 N871 XDA registered?

N871 XDA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N871 XDA safe to buy?

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