MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,270 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
offside headlamp dim
slight grease leak from bothn front cv boots
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
cracking and perishing to various suspension bushes.
engine oil overfilled.
n/s cv gaiter leaking slightly.
n/s headlamp glass broken.
n/s/r wheel cap missing.
play in n/s/r wheel bearing.
poor pattern to both headlamps and both very dirty inside lenses.
rear brake discs corroded.
rear brake pads worn very low.
rear bumper broken and loose on n/s.
slight rattle noise from engine.
various oil leaks.
wheels scratched.
radiator leaking
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
cracking and perishing to various suspension bushes.
engine oil overfilled.
n/s cv gaiter leaking slightly.
n/s headlamp glass broken.
n/s/r wheel cap missing.
play in n/s/r wheel bearing.
poor pattern to both headlamps and both very dirty inside lenses.
rear brake discs corroded.
rear brake pads worn very low.
rear bumper broken and loose on n/s.
slight rattle noise from engine.
various oil leaks.
wheels scratched.
radiator leaking
corrosion to exhaust system , play in n/s/r wheel bearing , play to n/s/f shock absorber top mtg , n/s/ head lamp lense cracked/holed , brake warning light on , frt brake pads worn low , noise from engine pulleys
rear bumper damaged , fuel pipes corroded , n/s/r brake pad worn low , slight play to o/s/r wheel bearing , n/s/r centre cap missing
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
coolant level on min , n/s/head lamp lense cracked/holed , brake pad warning lamp on , poor pattern to o/s head lamp aim , noisy from engine pulleys , rear bumper damaged
exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded & blowing
fuel pipes corroded , front brake pads wearing low , n/s/r brake pad worn low , slight play to o/s/r wheel bearing , n/s/r wheel centre cap missing
play to n/s/r wheel bearing , play to n/s/f shock absorber top mtg
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
engine noisy , rear bumper not fully fastned & cracked ,brake warning lamp flashing , alloy rims scratched , oil leaks , rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded/blowing slightly , rear coil springs corroded
o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly , play in n/s/r wheel bearing , play to steering rack
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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M492 SJX is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 M492 SJX, 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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M492 SJX is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 21 October 1994.
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