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N489 DAR

1995 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,092 mi
Last recorded103,092 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 DAR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 103,092 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 96,162 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 90,634 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Rear both wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2014 83,733 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 83,733 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 77,169 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 75,402 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 75,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 73,435 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 73,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brakes sticking

Pass 1 Oct 2010 71,017 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 71,017 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 68,696 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 66,718 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 64,992 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 64,992 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 62,757 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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N489 DAR is a 1995 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 N489 DAR, 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 N489 DAR registered?

N489 DAR is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 23 December 1995.

Is N489 DAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N489 DAR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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