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N288 KMW

1995 Audi Coupe

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,136 mi
Last recorded130,136 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1995 Audi Coupe122,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN288 KMW
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 130,136 miles

BOTH rear tyres cracking in tread area

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

N/S BEAM IMAGE POOR BUT VISIBLE

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f top strut mount bearing noisey when turning lock to lock

Fail 28 Aug 2012 129,995 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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 Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH rear tyres cracking in tread area

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r hand brake operating lever at caliper not returning to the off position

Pass 18 Jul 2011 122,701 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

BOTH REAR LOWER SHOCK BUSHES WORN, (ADVISE NEW SHOCKS)

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

DIPSTICK GUIDE TUBE U/S, ADVISE NEW

FRONT TYRES 3MM

HEAVY WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS (PADS APPROX 2/3 WORN

N/S/R CALIPER H/BRAKE ARM NOT FULLY RETURNING (CALIPER OR CABLE ?)

REAR BRAKE DISCS HAVE HEAVY CORROSION, ADVISE NEW DISCS

SPARE TYRE FLAT

advise new front no. plate

advise new front wiper blades

n/s/f h/lamp pattern poor

n/s/f upper strut mount has wear

Fail 18 Jul 2011 122,701 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f upper strut mount has wear

BATTERY INSECURE

BOTH REAR LOWER SHOCK BUSHES WORN, (ADVISE NEW SHOCKS)

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

DIPSTICK GUIDE TUBE U/S, ADVISE NEW

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)

FRONT TYRES 3MM

HEAVY WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS (PADS APPROX 2/3 WORN

N/S/R CALIPER H/BRAKE ARM NOT FULLY RETURNING (CALIPER OR CABLE ?)

REAR BRAKE DISCS HAVE HEAVY CORROSION, ADVISE NEW DISCS

SPARE TYRE FLAT

advise new front no. plate

advise new front wiper blades

n/s/f h/lamp pattern poor

Pass 10 Aug 2010 113,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/R BRAKE DISC PITTED

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

airbag lamp on

fuel cap seal starting to perrish

n/s/r brake disc poor

rear exhaust box fouls body

Fail 28 Jul 2010 113,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

N/S/F CV JOINT EXTREMLY WORN, FELT THROUGH STEERING DRIVING INTO TEST STATION

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/R BRAKE DISC PITTED

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PIN HOLE IN O/S/F CV BOOT, STARTING TO WEEP GREESE

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

TIMING BELT CRACKING THOUGH BELT, DRIVE WITH EXTREME CAUTION

airbag lamp on

fuel cap seal starting to perrish

fuel preasure reg. vac hose perished

n/s/r brake disc poor

o/s/r tyre near limit

rear exhaust box fouls body

rubber dust around aux/ t/belt area

Pass 27 May 2009 106,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 May 2009 106,626 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 103,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 95,720 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 95,720 miles

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

slight blow on exhaust system

How Reliable is the Audi Coupe?

Based on 59,965 MOT tests across 7,751 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
3,118
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
7,751
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,923
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,867
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,381
fog lamp not working 2,039
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 1,709
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N288 KMW is a 1995 Audi Coupe in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1995 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 122,169 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 Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,923 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N288 KMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 31 years old, this Audi Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N288 KMW is a 1995 Audi Coupe, first registered on 10 October 1995.

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