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FFL 231

1995 Audi Cabriolet

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,140 mi
Last recorded95,140 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 Audi Cabriolet104,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFL 231
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 95,140 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 95,140 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 93,374 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 93,372 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 91,314 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 91,314 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 89,546 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 89,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 88,750 miles

both front floors rusty shailing

front brake pads worn low

front exhaust pipe/cat corroded not blowing yet

play in all front lower wishbone bushes

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 1 Jun 2012 88,750 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front floors rusty shailing

front brake pads worn low

front exhaust pipe/cat corroded not blowing yet

play in all front lower wishbone bushes

rear brake inbalance

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 26 May 2011 87,716 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 80,772 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 76,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play front whishbone bushes

Pass 23 May 2008 76,482 miles

slight play front whishbone bushes

Fail 29 May 2007 68,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 68,537 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 63,554 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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FFL 231 is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FFL 231, 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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FFL 231 is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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