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N990 FRN

1995 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,077 mi
Last recorded194,077 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN990 FRN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2011 194,077 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front suspension lower front arms ball joint gaiters split + slight play in o/s/f

both rear tyres worn to 2mm [195/65/15h]

front brakes starting to judder

n/s wiper split on ends

Pass 2 Dec 2010 182,622 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 182,622 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 170,273 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 158,463 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 158,404 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 147,966 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 147,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 138,218 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 138,218 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 125,959 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 125,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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N990 FRN is a 1995 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N990 FRN, 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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N990 FRN is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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