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M17 DKA

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,785 mi
Last recorded164,785 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 DKA
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 164,785 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 163,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall- no cords time of test

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 160,568 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2013 155,715 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear sill damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 150,687 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 May 2012 150,419 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 145,212 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 145,212 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 139,538 miles

play in n/s front suspension top mounting

Fail 25 May 2010 139,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

play in n/s front suspension top mounting

Pass 29 May 2009 133,624 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 129,526 miles

front brake pads worn very low & discs in poor condition

o/s & n/s front brake hoses slightly cracked

Pass 5 May 2007 121,924 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 119,554 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 119,532 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2005 109,468 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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M17 DKA is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 107,575 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 M17 DKA, 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 32 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M17 DKA is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 10 August 1994.

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