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N488 SPK

1995 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,703 mi
Last recorded125,703 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Audi Cabriolet104,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 SPK
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 125,703 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 125,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 122,919 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 115,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 108,121 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer,inner sidewalls

Fail 28 Apr 2010 108,115 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing on outer,inner sidewalls

Pass 5 May 2009 102,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both o/s/f & n/s/f lower suspension arm front bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

n/s/r tyre has a nail in inner shoulder and is not repairable. 195/65/15

Fail 5 May 2009 102,801 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both o/s/f & n/s/f lower suspension arm front bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

n/s/r (front) brake hose has a heavily corroded ferrule

n/s/r tyre has a nail in inner shoulder and is not repairable. 195/65/15

Pass 6 May 2008 96,540 miles

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

nearside rear brake hose ferrule rusty

oil leaks

Pass 27 Apr 2007 91,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

n/s wiper small split

Pass 17 May 2006 87,413 miles

dipstick tube broken.

n/s/f outer cv boot slightly perished.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

washers partially blocked.

Fail 16 May 2006 87,413 miles

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

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

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

dipstick tube broken.

n/s/f outer c v boot slightly perished.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

washers partially blocked.

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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N488 SPK is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N488 SPK, 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 N488 SPK registered?

N488 SPK is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 25 November 1995.

Is N488 SPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N488 SPK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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