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M179 PBA

1995 Audi Coupe

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,446 mi
Last recorded129,446 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1995 Audi Coupe122,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 PBA
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 129,446 miles

slight exhaust leak from front pipes

surface rust on front subframe

Pass 8 Aug 2018 129,446 miles

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

front wishbone bushes worn

minor exhaust blow

surface rust on front suspension

Pass 30 Mar 2017 129,449 miles

front subframe and suspension rusty

n/s/f wishbone bushes worn

Pass 24 Mar 2016 129,446 miles

front suspension surface rust

minor exhaust blow

surface rust on brake discs

Fail 26 Jan 2016 129,446 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded in board (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded out board (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded in board (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded out board (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all brake discs rusty

all shocks rusty

front subframe rusty

minor exhaust blow

Pass 30 Jan 2015 129,435 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2015 129,430 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 May 2009 128,863 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 128,863 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 126,682 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 126,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 123,278 miles

off side rear flexy hose in poor condition

Fail 27 Feb 2006 118,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 118,491 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Coupe?

Based on 59,965 MOT tests across 7,751 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
3,118
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
7,751
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,923
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,867
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,381
fog lamp not working 2,039
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 1,709
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M179 PBA is a 1995 Audi Coupe in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1995 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 122,169 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 Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,923 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M179 PBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 31 years old, this Audi Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M179 PBA is a 1995 Audi Coupe, first registered on 16 May 1995.

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