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M134 LAY

1995 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,377 mi
Last recorded143,377 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM134 LAY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 143,377 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

clutch unit worn badly

Fail 29 Jan 2010 143,377 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

clutch unit worn badly

Pass 29 Jan 2009 139,055 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

clutch bites high

drivers side front disc poor surface condition but still operating efficiently

Fail 28 Jan 2009 139,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

clutch bites high

drivers side front disc poor surface condition but still operating efficiently

Pass 29 Jan 2008 134,351 miles

all four brake discs pitted

flat spot on nearside rear tyre

front subframe damaged due to vehicle being lowered

Fail 28 Jan 2008 134,351 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

all four brake discs pitted

flat spot on nearside rear tyre

front subframe damaged due to vehicle being lowered

incorrect power steering oil in system. automatic transmission fluid driping, should be mineral oil in the system

Pass 25 Jan 2007 130,772 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 130,772 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 115,786 miles

1. Some play in steering †2. Some play in column †3. Exhaust is blowing †4. Rear brake discs worn & corroded †5. Some play in rear wheel bearings †

6. Front brake discs are worn & corroded †7. Some play in nsf track rod end †8. Brake flexi hoses are perrished †

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

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

steel brake pipes are corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2005 115,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

1. Brake flexi hoses are perrished# †2. Steel brake pipes corroded †3. Rear brake discs are worn & corroded †4. Front brake discs are worn & corroded †5. Some play in both rear wheel bearings †

6. Some play in steering column †7. Some play in steering

8. Exhaust is blowing †9. some play in nsf track rod end

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

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

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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M134 LAY is a 1995 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M134 LAY, 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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M134 LAY is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 19 April 1995.

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