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M492 SJX

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

206,270 mi
Last recorded206,270 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM492 SJX
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2013 206,270 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 194,905 miles

offside headlamp dim

slight grease leak from bothn front cv boots

Fail 16 Feb 2012 194,831 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 190,505 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 189,996 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 178,263 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 178,159 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)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 177,035 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 158,138 miles

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)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 158,138 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 145,471 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 145,429 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)

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 131,027 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 121,111 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 121,111 miles

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)

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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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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