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A4 XMD

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,295 mi
Last recorded167,295 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 XMD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2012 167,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 167,295 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 156,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 141,759 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 141,759 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 123,816 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 112,770 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 112,770 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

advise rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 Oct 2007 105,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 105,021 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 101,572 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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A4 XMD is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A4 XMD, 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 A4 XMD registered?

A4 XMD is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is A4 XMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 XMD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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