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M176 PKS

1995 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

131,680 mi
Last recorded131,680 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1995 Audi Cabriolet104,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM176 PKS
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 131,680 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge keep under observation (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper strut mount deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 131,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure to caliper (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure to caliper (1.1.12 (d))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexis deteriorating (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge keep under observation (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front upper strut mount deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2019 130,633 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2019 130,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front sleeve and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged

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

Rear EXHAUST RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 27 Apr 2018 126,270 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside door mirror broken

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 126,265 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams main beam not working all the time (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside door mirror broken

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 122,019 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 122,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 121,124 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 121,124 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 120,108 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 115,760 miles

NSR & OSR tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2012 115,760 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSR & OSR tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 May 2012 115,596 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front bumper insecure

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 111,351 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 100,844 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edge (possibly caused by top mounts on shock absorbers).

Centre silencer is a little loud.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Strong smell of fuel from under vehicle when vehicl is running (no leaks found).

Fail 27 May 2010 100,833 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edge (possibly caused by top mounts on shock absorbers).

Centre silencer is a little loud.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Strong smell of fuel from under vehicle when vehicl is running (no leaks found).

Pass 8 Apr 2009 95,603 miles

Battery insecure

drivers seat-belt slow reeling back

nearside rear tyre wall split

Fail 7 Apr 2009 95,603 miles

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

Battery insecure

drivers seat-belt slow reeling back

nearside rear tyre wall split

Pass 3 Apr 2008 91,701 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 87,926 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 84,847 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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M176 PKS is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 M176 PKS, 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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M176 PKS is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 3 April 1995.

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