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N496 RPF

1995 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,721 mi
Last recorded63,721 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN496 RPF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 63,721 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 63,721 miles

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

TOP ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 22 Jul 2011 60,038 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 60,035 miles

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

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

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

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

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SPLIT ON OUTER SIDEWALL

ADVISE OFFSIDE TOP ARM BUSH SPLITTING

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW

Pass 11 Aug 2010 57,511 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 57,511 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 54,694 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 54,694 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 51,135 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 51,055 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 47,929 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 42,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 45,036 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 45,036 miles

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

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

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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N496 RPF is a 1995 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N496 RPF, 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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N496 RPF is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 4 August 1995.

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