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N853 GNP

1995 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,881 mi
Last recorded113,881 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Audi Cabriolet104,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN853 GNP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 113,881 miles

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Fail 20 May 2026 113,860 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Pass 20 May 2025 112,822 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 112,711 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 108,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 103,499 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 99,602 miles

slight oil leak and slight play in suspension joints

slight spongy feel to brake pedal , corrosion to underside

Pass 2 Jun 2021 98,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2021 98,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 98,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 94,625 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyres Cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2018 94,512 miles

brake fluid discolored

wipers wont park in correct location

Pass 19 May 2011 94,318 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 94,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 92,633 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 May 2010 92,633 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 90,626 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 87,941 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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N853 GNP is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N853 GNP, 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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N853 GNP is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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