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N521 BKU

1995 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,617 mi
Last recorded182,617 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN521 BKU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 182,617 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2010 176,963 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 176,963 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 170,520 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

O/S track rod end rubber damper worn allowing lateral movement

Pass 18 Mar 2008 161,122 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 161,117 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 149,833 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 149,768 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 135,387 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 135,363 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

enging cover insecure

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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N521 BKU is a 1995 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N521 BKU, 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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N521 BKU is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 1 November 1995.

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