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J42 JWV

1992 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

246,668 mi
Last recorded246,668 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 Audi Cabriolet111,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ42 JWV
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 246,668 miles

exhaust centre box badly corroded

n/s headlamp lens dipping section taped of at time of test

o/s headlamp beam pattern very weak

Fail 4 Feb 2010 256,501 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre box badly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2009 244,029 miles

front brake disks worn

front inner brake pads look to be very low.

near side headlamp taped over at time of test(would kick up wrong way).

small amount of play in near side and off side front suspension top mounts.

Fail 26 Jan 2009 244,029 miles

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

front brake disks worn

front inner brake pads look to be very low.

near side headlamp taped over at time of test(would kick up wrong way).

small amount of play in near side and off side front suspension top mounts.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 230,622 miles

near side front suspension top mount has small amount of play in it.

off side door mirror damaged to the limit.

off side front suspension top mount play on the limit.

off side rear brake hose cracking slightly.

off side rear brake pads worn to the legal limit.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 217,418 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 217,418 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

near side rear brake hose twisted slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2006 202,608 miles

near side headlamp off side kick up taped off at time of test

off side head lamp beam pattern very poor (only just passable)

Fail 15 Feb 2006 202,608 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

near side front and off side inner brake pads low

near side front headlamp beam pattern very poor

off side rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted

small amount of play in front suspension top mounts

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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J42 JWV is a 1992 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J42 JWV, 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 J42 JWV registered?

J42 JWV is a 1992 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J42 JWV safe to buy?

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