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N490 UJW

1995 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,937 mi
Last recorded99,937 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 UJW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 99,937 miles

Body damage offside front

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre has slight deteriation on the outer edge

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger is broken but exhaust is still suported

Slight play offside front tie rod to rack joint

Fail 26 May 2015 99,937 miles

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

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

Body damage offside front

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre has slight deteriation on the outer edge

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger is broken but exhaust is still suported

Slight play offside front tie rod to rack joint

Pass 23 May 2014 99,591 miles

N/s door mirror damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 May 2014 99,591 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

N/s door mirror damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 98,651 miles

Exhaust system has slight corosion

Fuel cap seal has slight deteriation

Nearside wing mirror has slight insecurity

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service due

Fail 2 Apr 2013 98,651 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system has slight corosion

Fuel cap seal has slight deteriation

Nearside wing mirror has slight insecurity

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service due

Pass 28 Apr 2012 97,785 miles

Centre exhuaust has corosion

Coolant leak

Fuel cap seal has slight deteriation

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate has slight deteriation

Service due

Fail 24 Apr 2012 97,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre exhuaust has corosion

Coolant leak

Fuel cap seal has slight deteriation

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate has slight deteriation

Service due

Pass 19 Apr 2011 96,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

non obligatory mirror insecure.

oil leak

service lamp illuminated

Fail 15 Apr 2011 96,987 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leak from hose during emissions test

non obligatory mirror insecure.

oil leak

service lamp illuminated

Pass 31 Mar 2010 95,275 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

inspection lamp illuminated indicating vehicle due a service.

oil leaks

Fail 10 Mar 2010 95,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

battery tray badly corroded.

damage to windscreen outside swept area.

nearside door mirror insecure.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 90,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in front tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2007 81,167 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 74,847 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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N490 UJW is a 1995 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N490 UJW, 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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N490 UJW is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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