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N870 DRO

1995 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,736 mi
Last recorded88,736 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN870 DRO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 88,736 miles

airbag light is on

engine oil leak

front brake discs are very corroded

rear brake discs are worn below service limit

rear nearside tyre is perished

rear number plate may need attention

rear offside tyre is worn

Fail 26 Jun 2012 88,715 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)

airbag light is on

engine oil leak

front brake discs are very corroded

rear brake discs are worn below service limit

rear nearside tyre is perished

rear number plate may need attention

rear offside tyre is worn

Pass 17 Feb 2011 85,908 miles

Oil leak

airbag light stay on

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Feb 2011 85,905 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

airbag light stay on

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Sep 2010 84,706 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 84,619 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2009 82,790 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 82,790 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 80,409 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2007 74,495 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 74,495 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 69,226 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 65,596 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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N870 DRO is a 1995 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N870 DRO, 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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What year was N870 DRO registered?

N870 DRO is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N870 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N870 DRO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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