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M480 TKL

1995 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,247 mi
Last recorded182,247 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM480 TKL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 182,247 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 182,247 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 174,118 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 174,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 172,444 miles

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

offside front tyre inner tread worn low-advise immediate renewal.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 167,774 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 155,673 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 155,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 25 Nov 2005 143,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 143,788 miles

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

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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M480 TKL is a 1995 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M480 TKL, 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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M480 TKL is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 1 July 1995.

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