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J197 JGU

1992 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,303 mi
Last recorded170,303 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Audi Cabriolet111,024 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ197 JGU
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 170,303 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 170,303 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 169,992 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 169,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wishbones inner bushes splitting.

o/s/f tyre split on inner wall.

power steering level low.

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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J197 JGU is a 1992 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J197 JGU, 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 J197 JGU registered?

J197 JGU is a 1992 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J197 JGU safe to buy?

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