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M88 SMW

1995 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,009 mi
Last recorded188,009 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 SMW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 188,009 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side slightly damage

Pass 22 Jul 2011 179,050 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 179,050 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 171,126 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 161,761 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 161,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 148,262 miles

front number plate damaged headlight adjuster inop n/s mirror cracked play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 18 Jul 2008 148,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate damaged headlight adjuster inop n/s mirror cracked play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Aug 2007 142,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 135,590 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M88 SMW is a 1995 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M88 SMW, 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 M88 SMW registered?

M88 SMW is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 13 April 1995.

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