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M542 DLK

1995 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,293 mi
Last recorded132,293 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM542 DLK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2012 132,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 118,247 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 113,885 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 113,803 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 107,719 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 98,371 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

abs fault

Pass 21 Dec 2005 86,159 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 86,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M542 DLK is a 1995 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M542 DLK, 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 M542 DLK registered?

M542 DLK is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 23 June 1995.

Is M542 DLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M542 DLK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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