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M796 YSN

1995 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,971 mi
Last recorded177,971 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM796 YSN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 177,971 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bulk head is corroded

chgild seat fitted to nearside rear

nearside front lower rear arm gaitor twisted

nearside rear brake disc worn and corroded

offside rear axle bush worn

offside wing has been repaired

playin in nearside front upeer suspension arm(front)

radiator leaking

secondary bonnet catch tight

slight bad earth in tail lights

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 27 Sep 2013 164,669 miles

bodywork corroded

front brake pipes corroded

front bumper insecure

front discs corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

noise from aux belt

offside rear shock damp

rear discs very corroded

rear pads look low

rear springs very corroded

slight play in nearside suspesion arms

slight play in offside lower suspension arms

slight play in rear axle bushes

slight play in rear wheel bearings

tyre size 195/65r15

Fail 24 Sep 2013 164,669 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

bodywork corroded

front brake pipes corroded

front bumper insecure

front discs corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

noise from aux belt

offside rear shock damp

rear discs very corroded

rear pads look low

rear springs very corroded

slight play in nearside suspesion arms

slight play in offside lower suspension arms

slight play in rear axle bushes

slight play in rear wheel bearings

tyre size 195/65r15

Pass 19 Sep 2012 160,140 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 155,899 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 155,896 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 152,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 152,538 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

engine oil low

front brake discs worn on inner face

offside rear brake light dimmer than nearside

rear brakes out of balance 51%

Pass 13 Aug 2009 147,530 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 147,529 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 139,150 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 139,143 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 120,780 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 106,570 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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M796 YSN is a 1995 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M796 YSN, 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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M796 YSN is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 16 June 1995.

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