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N714 MCD

1995 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,828 mi
Last recorded176,828 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN714 MCD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 176,828 miles

bolt missing from o/s/f headlamp but secure

deep cut on o/s/r tyre sidewall

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front indicators discoloured

full engine under tray fitted

play in both rear wheel bearings

play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

play in o/s/f top and bottom arm ball joints

rear exhaust corroded and mounting bracket broken but secure

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 27 Aug 2008 176,828 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bolt missing from o/s/f headlamp but secure

deep cut on o/s/r tyre sidewall

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front indicators discoloured

full engine under tray fitted

play in both rear wheel bearings

play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

play in o/s/f top and bottom arm ball joints

rear exhaust corroded and mounting bracket broken but secure

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2007 161,549 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake pads low approx 2mm

full engine under tray fitted

long handbrake travel

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 3 Nov 2007 161,549 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake pads low approx 2mm

full engine under tray fitted

long handbrake travel

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 17 Nov 2006 150,615 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 150,611 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rotation tyres facing wrong direction on rear axle

slight split on n/s front outer cv boot

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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N714 MCD is a 1995 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N714 MCD, 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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N714 MCD is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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