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XDW 745

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

95,800 mi
Last recorded95,800 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDW 745
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 95,800 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 93,024 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 90,186 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 87,302 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 85,522 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 83,511 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 83,444 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 83,296 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 83,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 81,118 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 78,564 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 76,574 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 74,697 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 73,403 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,533 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 70,010 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 67,983 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 67,970 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 65,519 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 63,978 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 62,702 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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XDW 745 is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XDW 745, 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 XDW 745 registered?

XDW 745 is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is XDW 745 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDW 745 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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