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M285 RUY

1995 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,567 mi
Last recorded191,567 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM285 RUY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2008 191,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 172,446 miles

air bag light on dash

handbrake travel

stone chip in front screen

Pass 21 Mar 2006 168,737 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 168,737 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

border line wear ino/s/f lower balljoint

borderline wear in both bottom balljoints

both rear tyres perished, cracking & have only 3mm treadwear left

bumper insecure

poly belt frayed

slightwear infront o/s top wishbone joint

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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M285 RUY is a 1995 Audi A4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M285 RUY, 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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What year was M285 RUY registered?

M285 RUY is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 1 June 1995.

Is M285 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M285 RUY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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