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N596 LTY

1995 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,301 mi
Last recorded149,301 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN596 LTY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 149,301 miles

front tyres low

hazard switch sticky

off side rear tyre low

rear coil springs rusty

slight movment near side front bottom ball joint

slight noise near side rear wheel bearing

Fail 18 Dec 2013 149,293 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front tyres low

hazard switch sticky

off side rear tyre low

rear coil springs rusty

slight movment near side front bottom ball joint

slight noise near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Dec 2012 144,911 miles

exhaust rusty

hazard switch sticking

near side front tyre bald on edge close to limit

none standerd rear box fitted

rear coil springs rusty

slight lift and play in near side front rear ball joint

tested in wet

Fail 7 Dec 2012 144,911 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rusty

hazard switch sticking

near side front tyre bald on edge close to limit

none standerd rear box fitted

rear coil springs rusty

tested in wet

Pass 9 Dec 2011 139,766 miles

battery insecure

n/s headlamp aim on lower limit

non standard exhaust fitted

non standard suspension springs fitted

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

slight damage to o/s/f seatbelt webbing

slight imbalance on front brakes

unable to view front brake pads

Fail 4 Dec 2011 139,696 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

n/s headlamp aim on lower limit

non standard exhaust fitted

non standard suspension springs fitted

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

slight damage to o/s/f seatbelt webbing

slight imbalance on front brakes

unable to view front brake pads

Pass 12 Nov 2010 134,180 miles

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

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

Rear discs worn

Pass 25 Nov 2009 127,130 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 123,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 123,330 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 111,562 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 100,629 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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N596 LTY is a 1995 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N596 LTY, 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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N596 LTY is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N596 LTY safe to buy?

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