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N438 VBD

1995 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,032 mi
Last recorded159,032 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 VBD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 159,032 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 159,031 miles

o/s/r flexi hose starting to perish

Pass 28 Jul 2010 159,017 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 152,186 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 148,372 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 148,372 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 143,241 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 137,818 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 137,786 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to offside rear

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

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

nearside front lower rear ball joint has small amount of play

offside front headlamp has a stone chip

offside front indicator lense damaged

offside front lower rear ball joint has small amount of play

offside front upper rear suspension arm has small amount of play in ball joint

suspect nearside front wheel bearing starting become rough as i can feel a small amount of roughness through spring when wheel is rotated

the ball joint i have advised on may fail under retest as i am not able to fully access there condition due to the amount of play in other joint that have been failed

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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N438 VBD 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 77.8%.

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 N438 VBD, 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

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What year was N438 VBD registered?

N438 VBD is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 30 November 1995.

Is N438 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N438 VBD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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