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N124 DBW

1995 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

109,461 mi
Last recorded109,461 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN124 DBW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 109,461 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 109,332 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 90,051 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 89,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2023 78,382 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 78,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear back arm free ply (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 72,652 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 72,650 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forwardmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking By fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 61,332 miles

Engine Cover and Undertray obscuring view

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2021 61,286 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine Cover and Undertray obscuring view

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2020 52,914 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 52,914 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 52,439 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 52,439 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 51,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint noisy.

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 50,855 miles

osf wishbone (rear main anchorage bush showing weakness ) ok at present

osr stub axle body starting to show surface rust / normal

Pass 8 Aug 2016 50,132 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement creeking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 27 Jul 2015 49,481 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2014 48,626 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Aug 2013 46,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres are starting to perish on the side walls.

both rear tyres are starting to perish on the side walls.

Fail 7 Aug 2013 46,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

both front tyres are starting to perish on the side walls.

both rear tyres are starting to perish on the side walls.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 46,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front wiper blades are starting to split but still clear the screen.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 45,428 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2010 43,737 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 41,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 41,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 40,812 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 39,479 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 38,099 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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N124 DBW is a 1995 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 N124 DBW, 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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N124 DBW is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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