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N488 NDG

1995 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,145 mi
Last recorded150,145 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 NDG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 150,145 miles

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

o/s and n/s front lower suspention arm ball joints worn

o/s and n/s upper front suspention arm ball joints worn

o/s front tyre perished inner sidewall and splitting

Pass 8 Jun 2009 144,990 miles

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

n/s/f flasher lens missing

Pass 5 Jun 2008 139,105 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 139,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 139,076 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front screen slightly chipped on wiper section

slight play in o/s/f seat back

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 25 Aug 2006 134,805 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 134,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive 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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N488 NDG is a 1995 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N488 NDG, 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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N488 NDG is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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