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N116 VVJ

1995 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

155,750 mi
Last recorded155,750 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN116 VVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 155,750 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 155,743 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 152,353 miles

Both rear shock bumpstops split through.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 152,347 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock bumpstops split through.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 149,372 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 149,362 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 145,003 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 145,003 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 140,246 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 134,779 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 134,721 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 129,713 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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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N116 VVJ is a 1995 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 N116 VVJ, 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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N116 VVJ is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 17 August 1995.

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