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M688 JAD

1995 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

204,539 mi
Last recorded204,539 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM688 JAD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 204,539 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 204,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 195,473 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 195,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2008
Fail 27 Sep 2008 184,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 169,818 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 154,313 miles

parking brake swivel on naerside does not fully return

Fail 18 Jul 2006 154,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

parking brake swivel on naerside does not fully return

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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M688 JAD is a 1995 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M688 JAD, 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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M688 JAD is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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