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M282 MBD

1995 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,105 mi
Last recorded122,105 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM282 MBD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2019 122,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poss lambda problem (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

battery light on

Pass 26 Aug 2017 121,060 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 121,060 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 115,991 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 110,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2015 110,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 103,562 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 98,861 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 98,857 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 94,799 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 94,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 92,858 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2010 88,522 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 88,522 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2009 84,391 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 84,385 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 80,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 76,879 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 76,879 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s/rear shock absorber gaiters torn

unable to read milage recorder

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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M282 MBD is a 1995 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1995 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 129,301 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 M282 MBD, 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 31 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M282 MBD is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 3 July 1995.

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