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J162 HGF

1992 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,561 mi
Last recorded150,561 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 Audi Cabriolet111,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ162 HGF
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 150,561 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside door mirroer cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear offside disc corroded

rear offside side light dim

Fail 19 Mar 2012 150,561 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside door mirroer cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear offside disc corroded

rear offside side light dim

Fail 26 Mar 2011 148,967 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 148,967 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 146,729 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 146,482 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 146,458 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 145,517 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 141,507 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 141,507 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

How Reliable is the Audi Cabriolet?

Based on 87,077 MOT tests across 6,173 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
3,042
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
6,173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,990
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,545
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2,368
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,307
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J162 HGF is a 1992 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 111,024 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,990 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J162 HGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J162 HGF registered?

J162 HGF is a 1992 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 14 May 1992.

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