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M205 NWP

1995 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,118 mi
Last recorded114,118 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Audi Cabriolet104,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM205 NWP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 114,118 miles

oil leak engine

slight play in front top shock mounts

slight play in nearside rear bearing

Fail 31 Mar 2017 113,277 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

play in front top shock mounts

slight play in rear bearings

Pass 25 Jan 2016 105,841 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre on 2mm

slight play in front wishbone bushs

Pass 15 Nov 2014 100,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

osf tyre starting to perish and crack on the inner wall

Fail 7 Nov 2014 100,575 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

osf tyre starting to perish and crack on the inner wall

Pass 5 Dec 2013 100,387 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 99,969 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 99,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front shocks leaking

front brake discs in poor condition

offside front lower arm bushes worn

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Dec 2011 99,148 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 99,138 miles

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)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 91,148 miles

N/s/f drop link rubber split

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

O/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 91,143 miles

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)

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

N/s/f drop link rubber split

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

O/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 89,925 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 87,283 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges. n/s/r brake disc in poor condition.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 85,109 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2007 85,109 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 80,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs corroded

fuel filter mountings perished

inner wishbone bushes worn both sides

judder on nearside front service brake

rear brake pipe unions corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 25 Apr 2006 80,033 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel filter mountings perished

rear brake pipe unions 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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M205 NWP is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M205 NWP, 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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M205 NWP is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 21 March 1995.

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