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N321 FLN

1995 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,511 mi
Last recorded148,511 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 1995 Audi Cabriolet104,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN321 FLN
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 148,511 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2015 146,501 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 146,501 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 144,014 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 144,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to coilsprings,suspension mounts/components,subframes,brake discs,oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 141,496 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 139,153 miles

Oil leak

baffels in rear exhaust box loose

front passengers door stiff too open

Fail 27 Sep 2012 139,151 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

baffels in rear exhaust box loose

front passengers door stiff too open

Pass 29 Sep 2011 135,341 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 135,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 129,716 miles

front and rear brake discs worn (lipped)

idle speed slightly high

rear exhaust silencer severely corroded (outer skin peeling)

slight free play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Sep 2009 122,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre perishing outer sidewall

Fail 11 Sep 2009 122,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre perishing outer sidewall

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 10 Sep 2008 113,963 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 106,613 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 106,511 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 99,779 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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N321 FLN is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N321 FLN, 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 N321 FLN registered?

N321 FLN is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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