1996 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · M900 JLM
1996 Audi A4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 174,037 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,037 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M900 JLM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 174,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M900 JLM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Audi A4 (M900 JLM) between December 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
M900 JLM Mileage History
- 20/12/2023172,708 mi
- 14/03/2024172,736 mi+28 mi
- 14/03/2024172,736 mi
- 03/03/2025173,638 mi+902 mi
- 11/03/2026174,037 mi+399 mi
Average of roughly 598 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A4 Mk1 (B5)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Plenum Chamber Battery Drain Rubber Grommet Blockage & Brake Servo FloodingSerious
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- 1.8T Longitudinal Oil Sump Sludge & Hydraulic Lifter StarvationSerious
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