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M478 RUJ

1995 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,604 mi
Last recorded112,604 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM478 RUJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 112,604 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 112,150 miles

Exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2019 110,668 miles

Exhaust condition

Front Washers partially blocked

Pass 9 Jun 2018 109,595 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Slow (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Both footbrake flexis ferries corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2017 108,324 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded Both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 107,708 miles

225 / 40 / 18 tyres fitted

Front Washer blocked

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Front joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil On the limit (2.7.3)

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 106,923 miles

Oil leak

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2014 106,592 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 105,888 miles

o/s wiper blade

Pass 26 Apr 2012 105,619 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 103,583 miles

front and rear brake discs heavely corroded affecting brake performance

question mark over effect of brake servo

Pass 4 Sep 2006 101,594 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 101,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M478 RUJ is a 1995 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 M478 RUJ, 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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M478 RUJ is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 8 June 1995.

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