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L378 RUG

1994 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,619 mi
Last recorded202,619 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Audi A4144,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL378 RUG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 202,619 miles

advise front and rear suspension well corroded

advise o/side steering rod getting corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2009 202,612 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise front and rear suspension well corroded

advise o/side steering rod getting corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2008 196,963 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front cv boot detiroted

o/s front brake disc slightly corroded

slight play in both rear wheels

slight play in n/s front wheel

slight play in o/s front wheel

Fail 10 Nov 2008 196,963 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front cv boot detiroted

o/s front brake disc slightly corroded

slight play in both rear wheels

slight play in n/s front wheel

slight play in o/s front wheel

Pass 14 Nov 2007 191,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 191,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 185,935 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 185,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 180,368 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 180,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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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L378 RUG is a 1994 Audi A4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 144,570 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L378 RUG, 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 32 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L378 RUG is a 1994 Audi A4, first registered on 6 June 1994.

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