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M879 FGK

1995 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

160,014 mi
Last recorded160,014 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM879 FGK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 160,014 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 159,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 148,219 miles

front tyres are diffrent size to the back tyres

Fail 25 Jun 2010 148,219 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 135,288 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 125,524 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 125,431 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

bothe rear wheel bearings slight play

bothe washers dont squirt directly onto the screen

f/ no plate cracked

n/s/f tyre outer wall split

Pass 2 Jun 2007 119,748 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 119,748 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside front brake disc showing corrosion and worn

Offside rear brake disc showing slight surface corrosion

Slight play in nearside and offside front lower suspension arm back bushes

Slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Slight play in nearside front top suspension arm ball joint

Under tray fitted at time of test

Various small stone chips and marks to front screen

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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M879 FGK is a 1995 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol 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 M879 FGK, 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 M879 FGK registered?

M879 FGK is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 6 June 1995.

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