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N255 VCH

1995 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

175,160 mi
Last recorded175,160 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 VCH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 175,160 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 175,160 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 173,938 miles

Centre Exhaust Box Corroding

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 172,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 172,682 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 170,888 miles

1) Rear number plate backing deteriorating.

2) Front number plate damaged.

Fail 7 Mar 2011 170,867 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1) Rear number plate backing deteriorating.

2) Front number plate damaged.

Fail 16 Feb 2010 163,225 miles

1.exhaust rattle suspect cat noise

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 163,225 miles

1.exhaust rattle suspect cat noise

Pass 5 Mar 2009 151,528 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 151,383 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

1) N/S/F anti-roll bar link bushes showing signs of wear.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 139,082 miles

1) Drivers wiper blade starting to split on ends.

2) Front brake pads close to wear limit.

Fail 19 Feb 2008 139,082 miles

1) Drivers wiper blade starting to split on ends.

2) Front brake pads close to wear limit.

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 125,595 miles

1) Front disc pads apx 5mm. † †2) Slight exhaust blow from manifold area.

Fail 13 Mar 2007 125,585 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

1) Slight exhaust blow from front flexi joint. † †2) O/S rear brake disc showing signs of corrossion.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 112,085 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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N255 VCH is a 1995 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N255 VCH, 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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N255 VCH is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 14 August 1995.

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