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N290 DSL

1995 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,278 mi
Last recorded102,278 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN290 DSL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 102,278 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 102,278 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

CLUTCH SLIGHTLY NOISY.

FRONT BUMPER SCRAPED AT L/H SIDE.

SOME DAMAGE AT L/H/R SIDE OF CAR.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 101,320 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 101,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2005 93,821 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 93,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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N290 DSL is a 1995 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N290 DSL, 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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What year was N290 DSL registered?

N290 DSL is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 1 December 1995.

Is N290 DSL safe to buy?

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