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N984 XAJ

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,392 mi
Last recorded83,392 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN984 XAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 83,392 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 83,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 83,351 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 83,304 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 82,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear lamp(s) output low(function not seriously impaired)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 81,804 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 81,184 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 79,931 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 78,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Dec 2019 77,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 77,779 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 77,204 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 76,674 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 76,674 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 75,886 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 74,871 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 74,166 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 72,628 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 72,628 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 70,360 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 10 Nov 2010 70,360 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Nov 2009 68,094 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 65,850 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 63,412 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 60,377 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 57,295 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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N984 XAJ is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N984 XAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N984 XAJ registered?

N984 XAJ is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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