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M698 GNS

1995 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,056 mi
Last recorded159,056 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM698 GNS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 159,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery not secure . battery tray corrodded to excess.

both sides front brake discs rusted & pitted on inner surfaces reducing braking area. both sides rear brake discs heavilt rusted on surfaces reducing braking area. both sides rear brake pads wearing thin

both sides rear flexible brake hoses ferrules corrodded not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria.

corrossion detected at offside front subframe not considered to be excessive but at an advanced state. plated repair at front subrame section heavily undersealed unable to fully assess repair- reccommend engineers report.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 157,507 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 157,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 153,555 miles

battery lose in tray

both rear shock rubber covers split and missing

crack on o/s door mirror glass

o/s/r brake binding on abit

rear brake discs rusty and wearing

small stone chip on n/s/f headlight glass

stone chip on n/s/f screen

strong advice rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Dec 2006 151,928 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 151,931 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 140,569 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 140,569 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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M698 GNS is a 1995 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc 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 M698 GNS, 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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M698 GNS is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 24 June 1995.

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