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N164 TSS

1995 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,135 mi
Last recorded163,135 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 TSS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 163,135 miles

both off side front upper suspension arm bushes worn

engine noisey tappet noise

near side front top ball joint rubber split

Fail 13 Jun 2009 163,051 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both off side front upper suspension arm bushes worn

engine noisey tappet noise

near side front top ball joint rubber split

Pass 5 Jul 2008 151,700 miles

both front upper/inner wishbone arm bushes seperating from bondings

centre exhaust section deteriating and slight blow

front brake discs corrodeing

front subframe starting to corrode

judder from front brakes

nearside front upper/back wishbone arm ball joint seal split

note/dip stick plastic tube broken

play to nearside rear wheel bearing

rear brake hose ferrels corrodeing

rear shocks soft on bounce

slight bind to nearside rear brake

slight movement to front headlights/indicator units

Pass 30 Jun 2007 142,642 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 142,529 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

fuel tank straps corroded accetable at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2006 130,641 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 130,641 miles

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

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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N164 TSS is a 1995 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N164 TSS, 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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N164 TSS is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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