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SCR 180X

1996 Audi A4

White Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

61,669 mi
Last recorded61,669 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCR 180X
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 61,669 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 56,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 67,005 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 53,520 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 66,720 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 66,203 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 49,660 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 65,693 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 42,951 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 36,092 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 62,029 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 30,535 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 61,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Underside has surface rust

Pass 17 Jul 2017 25,914 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 59,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 57,618 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,561 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 52,670 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 46,702 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 46,210 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 43,114 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 34,671 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 34,671 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SCR 180X is a 1996 Audi A4 in White with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 SCR 180X, 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 SCR 180X registered?

SCR 180X is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is SCR 180X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCR 180X shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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