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M257 DLM

1995 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

230,001 mi
Last recorded230,001 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 Audi Cabriolet104,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM257 DLM
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 230,001 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 230,001 miles

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

Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 218,319 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2013 218,315 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 215,693 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 215,693 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2011 214,447 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 213,013 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 209,576 miles

o/s front link rod rubber cover missing

o/s rear brake hose clip missing

Fail 20 May 2009 209,576 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

headlight main beam dash light not working

o/s front link rod rubber cover missing

o/s rear brake hose clip missing

Pass 22 May 2008 197,160 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 14 May 2008 197,160 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 186,220 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s rear light lense cracked

Fail 10 May 2007 186,154 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s rear light lense cracked

Pass 12 May 2006 172,898 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 172,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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M257 DLM is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M257 DLM, 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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M257 DLM is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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