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N517 SEL

1995 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

131,735 mi
Last recorded131,735 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN517 SEL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 131,735 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 131,605 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 131,402 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 131,346 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2020 131,241 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 131,054 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 130,844 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 130,623 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 130,363 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 130,119 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 129,783 miles

both outer cv boots cracking and perished

Pass 27 Mar 2013 129,282 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 129,282 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 128,433 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 127,416 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 126,516 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 123,078 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 123,630 miles

both o/s/f top arm ball joints worn

n/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2007 122,345 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 118,150 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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N517 SEL is a 1995 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N517 SEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N517 SEL registered?

N517 SEL is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N517 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N517 SEL shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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