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M79 YNW

1995 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,480 mi
Last recorded105,480 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Audi Cabriolet104,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM79 YNW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2012 105,480 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rear box rusted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front seat belt retracts slowly

power steering pipes by gearbox sump leaking

Fail 24 Mar 2011 103,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil pressure light on when engine speed raised

Pass 24 Mar 2011 103,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil pressure light on when engine speed raised

Pass 26 Feb 2010 101,706 miles

exhaust rear box rusted

front seat belts retract slowly at last section

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Feb 2010 101,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rear box rusted

front seat belts retract slowly at last section

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2009 101,068 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 101,068 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

oil pressure light comes on intermitently

Pass 1 Feb 2008 98,787 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 95,988 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 95,988 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre low on tread

Pass 27 Feb 2006 91,496 miles

exaust back box corroded

slight play in nearside raer wheel bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2005 87,509 miles

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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M79 YNW is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet in Blue 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 M79 YNW, 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 M79 YNW registered?

M79 YNW is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 12 May 1995.

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