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N381 XAL

1995 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

191,673 mi
Last recorded191,673 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 XAL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 191,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 185,738 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 185,738 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 181,700 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 181,700 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 179,581 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 165,893 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 156,745 miles

cut at nearside front tyre sidewall

rear axle bushes perished

rear brake flexi hoses forward of rear axle have corroded ferules

screen damaged at offside

Fail 24 Aug 2011 156,745 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut at nearside front tyre sidewall

rear axle bushes perished

rear brake flexi hoses forward of rear axle have corroded ferules

screen damaged at offside

Pass 25 Aug 2010 152,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 142,731 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 142,731 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 129,580 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 118,913 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 118,913 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 109,559 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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N381 XAL is a 1995 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N381 XAL, 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 N381 XAL registered?

N381 XAL is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 6 October 1995.

Is N381 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N381 XAL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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