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N171 BDY

1995 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

141,631 mi
Last recorded141,631 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 BDY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 141,631 miles

Offside Front headlamp reflector dull and light output dull

Offside Front wing liner loose

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings and slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

play and knock in steering

Fail 1 Aug 2018 141,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front headlamp reflector dull and light output dull

Offside Front wing liner loose

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings and slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

play and knock in steering

Pass 11 Sep 2017 134,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and small cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front engine mount , nut missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 134,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour hole in lens (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and small cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front engine mount , nut missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

added 2 litres of engine oil

Pass 19 Aug 2016 128,460 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 128,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 122,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 122,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on dash (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 117,894 miles

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

air bag light on dash takes about 2 minutes to go out

front and rear brakes 21% imbalance

front offside outer c/v boot clip broken

front plastic under tray loose

wipers not working on fast speed

Fail 20 Aug 2014 117,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag light on dash takes about 2 minutes to go out

front and rear brakes 21% imbalance

front offside outer c/v boot clip broken

front plastic under tray loose

wipers not working on fast speed

Pass 3 Jul 2013 114,434 miles

Spare tyre defective

sticker behind rear view mirror

under tray loose

Fail 28 Jun 2013 114,434 miles

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

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

sticker behind rear view mirror

under tray loose

Pass 4 Jul 2012 109,858 miles

front plastic undertray loose not fixed to body on all fixings

Fail 3 Jul 2012 109,858 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front plastic undertray loose not fixed to body on all fixings

Pass 6 Jul 2011 101,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

advise rear brake imbalance of 28%

engine cover loose and rattleing

fan belt autoimatic adjuster coming appart strong advise

front bumper loose

n/s/r end of sill trim loose

n/s/r outer sill at top in door opening

service light on

Fail 28 Jun 2011 101,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

coolant level on min

engine cover loose and rattleing

fan belt autoimatic adjuster coming appart strong advise

front bumper loose

n/s/r end of sill trim loose

n/s/r outer sill at top in door opening

rear brake discs badly pitted

rear brake imbalance very high recommend brake service

service light on

Pass 3 Jun 2010 94,239 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 94,132 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R seat belt webbing has slight damage to it.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 88,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 88,149 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 82,775 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 82,775 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 76,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 69,807 miles

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)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2006 69,728 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

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

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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N171 BDY is a 1995 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 N171 BDY, 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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N171 BDY is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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