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M961 VKY

1995 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,644 mi
Last recorded121,644 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM961 VKY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 121,644 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

both rear discs worn

Fail 28 Jan 2011 121,644 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both rear discs worn

Fail 26 Jan 2010 119,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 119,356 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 117,542 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 13 Jan 2009 117,542 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 24 Jan 2008 114,968 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 114,968 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 111,509 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 111,509 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 111,485 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2006 102,511 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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M961 VKY is a 1995 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M961 VKY, 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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M961 VKY is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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