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M523 VBV

1995 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM523 VBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020
Pass 26 Sep 2019

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 97,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 97,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 94,673 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 92,364 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 92,354 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 90,415 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 87,054 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 87,054 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 82,818 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 80,625 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 78,367 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 75,891 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 73,703 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 71,483 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 71,463 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 69,046 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 66,788 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 65,150 miles

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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M523 VBV is a 1995 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M523 VBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M523 VBV registered?

M523 VBV is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 13 March 1995.

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