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N559 UBU

1995 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

132,602 mi
Last recorded132,602 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1995 Audi Cabriolet104,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN559 UBU
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2023 132,602 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Jul 2022 131,181 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SHOCK ABSORBER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SHOCK ABSORBER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 129,676 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

front sidelights dim

Fail 8 Jul 2021 129,676 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

front sidelights dim

Fail 3 Jun 2021 129,645 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 126,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 126,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 123,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 123,434 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 122,238 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracks on the side-wall indicate that the tread is now drying out and giving way (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracks on the side-wall indicate that the tread is now drying out and giving way (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 122,234 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak ()

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

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracks on the side-wall indicate that the tread is now drying out and giving way (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracks on the side-wall indicate that the tread is now drying out and giving way (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 120,886 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 119,198 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 115,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 111,939 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front suspension top strut mounting has slight play

Pass 2 Jul 2012 109,280 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 107,817 miles

crossion steel brake pipes floor pan screen marked

Fail 28 Apr 2011 107,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

crossion steel brake pipes floor pan screen marked

Pass 22 Apr 2010 105,511 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 100,531 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 100,525 miles

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

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 98,488 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 93,879 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 93,879 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 90,729 miles

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

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

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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N559 UBU is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 N559 UBU, 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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N559 UBU is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 8 August 1995.

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