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M488 AHJ

1995 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,124 mi
Last recorded162,124 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Audi Cabriolet104,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 AHJ
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 162,124 miles

SRS lamp not illuminating

front exhaust joint corroded & weak

fuel pipes corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 May 2013 162,121 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

SRS lamp not illuminating

front exhaust joint corroded & weak

fuel pipes corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 May 2013 162,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise front exhaust flang corroded and weak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 160,255 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 160,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 153,277 miles

offside rear tyre nearing legal limit

Pass 14 Jun 2010 146,651 miles

rear fuel pipes getting rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2009 141,018 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 141,007 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 137,607 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 123,121 miles

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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M488 AHJ is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1995 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 104,275 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 M488 AHJ, 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 31 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M488 AHJ registered?

M488 AHJ is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 27 April 1995.

Is M488 AHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M488 AHJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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