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N229 CGS

1995 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,691 mi
Last recorded173,691 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 CGS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 173,691 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/f tyre deteriorated in sidewall

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorated

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

under body shield fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2010 166,271 miles

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

n/s/r & o/s/r brake discs scored & worn

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre deteriorated in sidewall

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

part sill covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

rear number plate deteriorated

under body shield fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2010 166,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r & o/s/r brake discs scored & worn

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre deteriorated in sidewall

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

part sill covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

rear number plate deteriorated

under body shield fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2009 158,952 miles

underbody shields fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2009 158,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

underbody shields fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2008 151,766 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

under body shield fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2008 151,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

under body shield fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2007 142,687 miles

advises given with vt30 433133977026

Fail 14 Mar 2007 142,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

evidence of brake binding on n/s/r

exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

under body shields fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2006 133,672 miles

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

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

underbody shields fitted.

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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N229 CGS is a 1995 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N229 CGS, 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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N229 CGS is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 25 August 1995.

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