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N538 BWF

1995 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

254,056 mi
Last recorded254,056 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 BWF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2015 254,056 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 254,056 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 247,993 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 247,993 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 238,499 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 225,665 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 212,361 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 202,117 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 184,063 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 142,701 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 110,597 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 110,498 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 85,287 miles

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

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

centre additional stop lamp not working

Fail 20 Dec 2005 85,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

centre additional stop lamp not working

Fail 14 Dec 2005 84,582 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

centre additional stop lamp not working

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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N538 BWF is a 1995 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N538 BWF, 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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N538 BWF is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 8 September 1995.

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