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M491 GPH

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

97,641 mi
Last recorded97,641 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM491 GPH
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 97,641 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 97,841 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 97,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 97,658 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 91,958 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 91,958 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 91,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 90,454 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 90,454 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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M491 GPH is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1994 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 107,575 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 M491 GPH, 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 32 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M491 GPH registered?

M491 GPH is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 16 December 1994.

Is M491 GPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M491 GPH shows 9 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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