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N305 SOF

1995 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

202,320 mi
Last recorded202,320 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN305 SOF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 202,320 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 195,992 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 195,765 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 193,755 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 193,755 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Sep 2012 193,290 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2012 193,290 miles

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Aug 2012 193,162 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Aug 2011 190,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Aug 2011 190,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Aug 2010 187,369 miles

FRONT BOTTOM SUSPENSION ARMS RUBBERS SPLITS OIL LEAK

Fail 26 Aug 2010 187,369 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT BOTTOM SUSPENSION ARMS RUBBERS SPLITS OIL LEAK

Pass 25 Aug 2009 180,822 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside caliper rubber cover split

nearside rear brakes binding

Fail 3 Aug 2009 180,813 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Aug 2008 177,759 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 177,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres badley cracking

front wheels touch inner wing liner

nearside rear discs overheated

Pass 30 Aug 2007 168,849 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 168,847 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side rear tyre trea\d cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2006 161,386 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Sep 2005 148,680 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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N305 SOF is a 1995 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 N305 SOF, 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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N305 SOF is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 17 August 1995.

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