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N838 WJH

1995 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

234,318 mi
Last recorded234,318 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN838 WJH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 234,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose and corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank slightly loose 1 of 3 straps broken, remaining 2 corroding (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

emissions levels only just met

Fail 30 Jan 2021 234,317 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted lose and sticking out (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint near silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank slightly loose 1 of 3 straps broken, remaining straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 233,989 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 233,355 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 232,529 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate cracked

Offside Front wing and door damaged

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

Offside side repeater cover missing

Oil leak ()

exhaust middle box corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2018 232,529 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate cracked

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

Offside Front wing and door damaged

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

Offside side repeater cover missing

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

exhaust middle box corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 231,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to exhaust silencer

corrosion to fuel tank securing straps

rear shock absorber dust covers incomplete

under-tray fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2016 231,042 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 229,922 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 227,837 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 224,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 219,871 miles

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

emissions fluctuating wildly

some corrosion of rear discs

Pass 11 Jan 2011 213,547 miles

ADVISE MIDDLE SECTION EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 11 Jan 2011 213,547 miles

ADVISE MIDDLE SECTION EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 204,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 195,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front number plate slight crack

Pass 29 Jan 2008 184,784 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 173,150 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 162,288 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 162,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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N838 WJH is a 1995 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N838 WJH, 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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N838 WJH is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 5 December 1995.

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