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M186 CLA

1995 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

106,331 mi
Last recorded106,331 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 1995 Audi Cabriolet104,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM186 CLA
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 106,331 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 106,238 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 106,238 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 106,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear attachment bush poor/allowing movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear attachment bush poor/allowing movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 106,121 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Engine overheating as fan not operating. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested Both (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 105,986 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 105,986 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 105,800 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 105,684 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 105,684 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 105,468 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 105,046 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four road wheel tubeless valves cracked at base slightly

exhaust rear hanging rubbers broken/split

Pass 13 Mar 2014 104,585 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 104,585 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 103,954 miles

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

battery insecure

nearside rear valve stem cracked/perished

offside front valve stem cracked/perished

offside rear valve stem cracked/perished

Fail 18 Mar 2013 103,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

battery insecure

nearside rear valve stem cracked/perished

offside front valve stem cracked/perished

offside rear valve stem cracked/perished

Pass 15 Aug 2012 102,929 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 102,837 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 101,292 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 99,264 miles

brake pedal spongy

drivers door handle insecure

rear window deteriorated effectng view from rear view mirror

throttle pedal cover broken off

Pass 25 Jul 2009 94,723 miles

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

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

exhaust tailbox corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2009 94,723 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust tailbox corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2008 94,508 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

advice tracking

all brake discs corroding

both front tyres on limit on inner edges 205/60/15 VR

long handbrake travel

Pass 19 Jul 2007 91,783 miles

see original vt32

Fail 17 Jul 2007 91,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn and corroding

front no plate cracked

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

o/s/r reverse light cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2006 83,407 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant bottle slightly leaking

front anti roll bar links top bush boot split both sides

front exaust to cat bolts weak and badly corroded

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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M186 CLA is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 M186 CLA, 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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M186 CLA is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 3 January 1995.

Is M186 CLA safe to buy?

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