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M517 SJX

1995 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 9999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,784 mi
Last recorded87,784 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Audi Cabriolet104,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM517 SJX
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine9,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 87,784 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 87,784 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 84,489 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 82,237 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 82,837 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 74,095 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 73,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 72,994 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Battery insecure

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2007 62,881 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 62,735 miles

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

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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M517 SJX is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 9,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M517 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 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 M517 SJX registered?

M517 SJX is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 2 January 1995.

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