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N354 COV

1995 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,097 mi
Last recorded155,097 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 1995 Audi Cabriolet104,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN354 COV
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 155,097 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 154,616 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 154,128 miles

slight play nsf top strut mounting.

Pass 22 Jul 2019 153,403 miles

CO% emissions close to limit

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 152,999 miles

Front brake calipers not matched

brake pedal is slightly spongey

engine is slow to return to idle

internal headlight adjuster not working

Fail 26 Jul 2018 152,991 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached panhard (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake calipers not matched

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal is slightly spongey

internal headlight adjuster not working

Fail 6 Apr 2018 152,979 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking load sensing valve (3.6.A.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear brake disc showing signs of overheating

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all shock absorbers (2.7.2a)

both front seat uprights loose, also drivers seat tilt mechanism not functioning

coil spring corroded passenger front, passenger rear and drivers rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

various areas of slight corrosion on underside of vehicle components

various exhaust rubber hangers split or deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2015 152,850 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 151,219 miles

Drivers seat back tilt mechanism innoperative.

Nearside front lower suspention arm inner bushes worn.

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 151,208 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Drivers seat back tilt mechanism innoperative.

Nearside front lower suspention arm inner bushes worn.

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 150,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exaust mounting rubbers perrished

Fail 15 Apr 2013 150,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exaust mounting rubbers perrished

Pass 4 May 2012 148,095 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 148,008 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2011 144,501 miles

Exhaust knoking at raer

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front anti roll bar link upper dust covers split.

drivers seat doesnt fold forward

knocking noise from o/s/f strut on lock to lock check

n/s/ caliper hand brake lever not returning.

n/s/f caliper brake pipe bent over. incorrect caliper fitted. brake hose not supported.

o/s/r brake hose not supported.

Pass 6 May 2011 144,501 miles

Exhaust knoking at raer

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front anti roll bar link upper dust covers split.

drivers seat doesnt fold forward

knocking noise from o/s/f strut on lock to lock check

n/s/ caliper hand brake lever not returning.

n/s/f caliper brake pipe bent over. incorrect caliper fitted. brake hose not supported.

o/s/r brake hose not supported.

Fail 5 May 2011 144,474 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 144,416 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel lines corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 140,884 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 140,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 135,764 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 135,764 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 131,251 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 126,038 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 122,337 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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N354 COV is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N354 COV, 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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N354 COV is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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