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N196 SPM

1995 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,218 mi
Last recorded132,218 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 SPM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 May 2021 132,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 127,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on the inner edge and has light outer sidewall damage.

Rear Both rear tyres perishing in the tread.

Fail 29 Nov 2019 127,170 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on the inner edge and has light outer sidewall damage.

Rear Both rear tyres perishing in the tread.

Fail 20 Sep 2019 127,147 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front o/s/f tyre rubbing on top of suspenion leg

Pass 11 Nov 2017 119,308 miles

Front Both front tyres perishing.

Nearside Rear Secondary exhaust silencer corroding.

Fail 11 Nov 2017 119,308 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% front brake imbalance. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play Track rod end. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Both front tyres perishing.

Nearside Rear Secondary exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 12 Nov 2016 106,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TO REAR of CAT / SLEEVE (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 106,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TO REAR of CAT / SLEEVE (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 105,440 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases poor repaires (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported front to back (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front bumper insecure poor repairs as tied up with a shoe lace

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

Offside Front Lower subgrame mouting bracket to bush damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

achild seat fitted

advise poor repairs to exhaust moutings

Pass 16 Oct 2015 101,483 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 92,271 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Feb 2013 85,189 miles

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY CORRODED

Fail 19 Feb 2013 85,188 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY CORRODED

Pass 14 Feb 2012 83,775 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 82,583 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 81,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 80,975 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 80,085 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 78,851 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 77,710 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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N196 SPM is a 1995 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N196 SPM, 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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N196 SPM is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 21 November 1995.

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