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N231 CKC

1995 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

90,886 mi
Last recorded90,886 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 CKC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2009 90,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 86,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery support tray corroded

corrosion developing around servo area on bulkhead

exhaust centre silencer starting to deteriorate

main beam switch faulty

movement in offside front lower rearward suspension arm bush

offside and nearside front indicators starting to fade

rear tailpipe secured with cable ties

slight play at steering head bearings

slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 30 Oct 2008 86,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery support tray corroded

corrosion developing around servo area on bulkhead

exhaust centre silencer starting to deteriorate

main beam switch faulty

movement in offside front lower rearward suspension arm bush

offside and nearside front indicators starting to fade

rear tailpipe secured with cable ties

slight play at steering head bearings

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 10 Sep 2007 80,745 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 80,745 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 74,186 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 74,158 miles

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

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

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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N231 CKC is a 1995 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N231 CKC, 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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N231 CKC is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 1995.

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