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N173 XJA

1995 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2009
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

139,441 mi
Last recorded139,441 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 XJA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2008 139,441 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

coil springs corroded

cv boots cracked

exhaust corroded in places

minor exhaust leak

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r handbrake pivot does not return to stop

oil leak from engine area

stone chip in window

suspension bushes cracked

Fail 29 Dec 2008 139,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

all brake discs corroded

coil springs corroded

cv boots cracked

exhaust corroded in places

minor exhaust leak

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r handbrake pivot does not return to stop

oil leak from engine area

stone chip in window

suspension bushes cracked

Fail 24 Dec 2008 139,350 miles

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

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

Both front wipers starting to smear

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn weak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 135,744 miles

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 4 Dec 2007 135,741 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 3 Dec 2007 135,741 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

heat shield over exhaust insecure

middle and rear exhaust cracked and blowing

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 19 Dec 2006 130,840 miles

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 18 Dec 2006 130,840 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

light bind on offside rear brake

light corrosion on both front brake discs

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2005 119,139 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)

Fail 10 Nov 2005 118,827 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.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)

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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N173 XJA is a 1995 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N173 XJA, 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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N173 XJA is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 11 October 1995.

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