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N490 CAJ

1995 Audi 80

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,693 mi
Last recorded163,693 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Audi 80133,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 CAJ
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2008 163,693 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 163,693 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Oil leak

front discs and pads corroded and low

nails in rear tyres

play in front strut top mounts

rear tyres signs of wear

Pass 7 Oct 2006 146,011 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 146,011 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Audi 80?

Based on 246,995 MOT tests across 40,227 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
4,748
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
40,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,695
constant velocity joint gaiter split 14,642
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,529
Registration plate lamp not working 10,021
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 9,447
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N490 CAJ is a 1995 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 133,786 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 80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,695 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N490 CAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 31 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N490 CAJ registered?

N490 CAJ is a 1995 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N490 CAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N490 CAJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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