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N540 WGM

1995 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,050 mi
Last recorded166,050 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN540 WGM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 166,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

exhaust mounting broken but still adequatly supported

unable to get clear view of brake pads

Fail 13 Sep 2013 166,038 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

unable to get clear view of brake pads

Pass 14 Sep 2012 156,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 156,446 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 149,636 miles

engine oil low

Fail 26 Aug 2011 149,579 miles

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

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 26 Aug 2010 138,106 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 138,045 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 134,040 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 127,525 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine undertry not fully secured

Fail 11 Aug 2008 127,525 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine undertry not fully secured

Pass 29 Mar 2007 120,570 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

greace around o/s outer c/v wiped clean no hole fond must be recheked

Pass 30 Mar 2006 113,960 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 113,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N540 WGM is a 1995 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N540 WGM, 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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N540 WGM is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 30 November 1995.

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