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N486 DPP

1995 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

167,169 mi
Last recorded167,169 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN486 DPP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 167,169 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 167,165 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cat bolt loose

Pass 2 Dec 2011 159,064 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 159,057 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 148,367 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 148,364 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ns track rod end gaiter split

slight blow from flexi pipe

slight play in both rear wheels

slight play in osf link arm

Pass 26 Nov 2009 133,289 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 133,287 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 130,019 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 130,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 121,058 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 111,861 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 111,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 102,807 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2005 102,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N486 DPP is a 1995 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N486 DPP, 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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N486 DPP is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 16 October 1995.

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