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N920 XNV

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,125 mi
Last recorded91,125 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN920 XNV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 91,125 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 91,123 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 90,544 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Fail 15 May 2013 90,544 miles

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 2 May 2012 89,716 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 89,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 89,143 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 89,143 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 87,639 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 87,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 83,400 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 79,455 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 79,455 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 75,766 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 71,954 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 71,954 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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N920 XNV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N920 XNV, 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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N920 XNV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N920 XNV safe to buy?

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