CarVerify

Free Car Check

N358 FWR

1995 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

172,638 mi
Last recorded172,638 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN358 FWR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 172,638 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 172,633 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 167,034 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2008 167,030 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2007 158,804 miles

cracks cv boot-slight wear front tyre-slight corrosion front to rear brake pipe unable to fully check-slight play rear bearings-slight corrosion subframe

slight play front upper & lower suspension & steering joints & bushes-slight damage n/s/f brake hose-slight seepage steering-oil leak

slight play rear bearings & rear bushes

unable to fully check pads

Fail 5 Oct 2007 158,800 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cracks cv boot-slight wear front tyre-slight corrosion front to rear brake pipe unable to fully check-slight play rear bearings-slight corrosion subframe

slight play front upper & lower suspension & steering joints & bushes-slight damage n/s/f brake hose-slight seepage steering-oil leak

slight play rear bearings & rear bushes

unable to fully check pads

Pass 2 Oct 2006 194,433 miles

advise pads worn-o/s top rear steering joint worn-advises noted vt32 882981976220

Fail 28 Sep 2006 194,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

advise pads to check

slight corrosion subframe coil springs rear discs & brake pipe-slight play steering joints & bushes-cracks n/s cv boot

Pass 26 Sep 2005 180,936 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N358 FWR is a 1995 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N358 FWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N358 FWR?

You can check the full history of N358 FWR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N358 FWR registered?

N358 FWR is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 21 September 1995.

Is N358 FWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N358 FWR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N358 FWR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N358 FWR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.