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M490 AJN

1995 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

179,546 mi
Last recorded179,546 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Audi Cabriolet104,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 AJN
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 179,546 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 179,546 miles

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

roof open light on

srs light on

Pass 3 Nov 2011 174,042 miles

air bag light on +n/s/f tyre just legal +engine has water leak +rear discs worn

Pass 1 Nov 2010 171,784 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 171,784 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

air bag warning lamp illuminated

both front brake discs severely corroded on inner faces

both rear wheel bearings require adjustment.

nearside front rearward wishbone rubber slightly worn.

offside front headlamp and fog lamp glasses chipped

wind screen chipped

Pass 12 May 2009 169,313 miles

nearside front tyre worn low

Fail 12 May 2009 169,313 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 8 May 2008 166,449 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 155,610 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 155,610 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

rear window discoloured

Pass 8 May 2006 139,986 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 139,986 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on outter egde

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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M490 AJN is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M490 AJN, 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 M490 AJN registered?

M490 AJN is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 21 June 1995.

Is M490 AJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M490 AJN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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