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N729 VDC

1995 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

135,141 mi
Last recorded135,141 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 1995 Audi Cabriolet104,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN729 VDC
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 135,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 135,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 134,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 134,628 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 133,990 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure damaged ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 133,067 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 133,043 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 131,603 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 130,474 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

nearside front wheel damage welded on inside rim

rear screen deteriorated-no rearward visibility

Pass 11 Sep 2013 128,446 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 127,147 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 127,147 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 127,129 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

abs system cycling on rear brakes when rbt tested-no faults indicated on system

airbag warning lamp indicares a fault

battery insecure

brake warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 30 Jun 2012 127,102 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 122,622 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 122,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 119,154 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 119,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 118,628 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 118,621 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 117,679 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 116,074 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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N729 VDC is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 N729 VDC, 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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N729 VDC is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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