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N97 YRJ

1995 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

282,068 mi
Last recorded282,068 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN97 YRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 282,068 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 273,181 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2014 257,755 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 257,705 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 251,862 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 251,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 242,881 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 242,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 235,697 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 235,695 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 226,295 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 226,292 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 218,281 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 218,281 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 209,527 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 200,346 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 191,107 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 191,107 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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N97 YRJ is a 1995 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N97 YRJ, 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 N97 YRJ registered?

N97 YRJ is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 22 November 1995.

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