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N725 OBO

1995 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

187,112 mi
Last recorded187,112 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN725 OBO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2015 187,112 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 187,112 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 172,612 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside 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

front bumper insecure

wheel bolt covers fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2014 172,609 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside 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

both main feed brake pipes slightly corroded

wheel bolt covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2013 162,323 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 153,549 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 153,541 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2011 146,148 miles

n/s/front drop link has slight play

o/s and n/s/front and main brake pipes poor due to corrosion

rear discs poor due to corrosion

rear wheel bearings poor

Fail 14 Mar 2011

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

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)

n/s/front drop link has slight play

o/s and n/s/front and main brake pipes poor due to corrosion

rear discs poor due to corrosion

rear wheel bearings poor

Pass 9 Mar 2010 133,242 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

nsr weei beaing starting to wear

osr wheel bearing starting to wear

Fail 8 Mar 2010 133,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

nsr weei beaing starting to wear

osr wheel bearing starting to wear

Pass 13 Mar 2009 127,017 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 11 Mar 2009 127,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

air bag light on

Pass 8 May 2008 124,287 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 124,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 121,768 miles

battery insecure

maim beam will not lock in main beam position †

Fail 20 Jan 2007 121,764 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery insecure

main beam will not lock

Pass 3 Feb 2006 120,177 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 120,177 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N725 OBO is a 1995 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 N725 OBO, 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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N725 OBO is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 29 November 1995.

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