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N656 EBY

1995 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

118,455 mi
Last recorded118,455 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN656 EBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 118,455 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear brake inner hoses cracking

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

nearside rear tyre getting low

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 118,342 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm (2.5.B.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

both front brake hoses cracking

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear brake inner hoses cracking

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 29 Oct 2015 113,153 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust is supported

Fail 28 Oct 2015 113,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

all brake discs corroded

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust is supported

Pass 3 May 2012 108,965 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 108,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 97,527 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs pitted

Fail 29 Nov 2010 97,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Dec 2008 93,037 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 92,635 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 79,827 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 76,149 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 76,149 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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N656 EBY is a 1995 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N656 EBY, 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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N656 EBY is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 11 August 1995.

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