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M272 TAW

1995 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,241 mi
Last recorded145,241 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 Audi Cabriolet104,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM272 TAW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 145,241 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking on the side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 140,293 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge slightly worn and the has cracks

Fail 20 Jun 2017 140,293 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge slightly worn and the has cracks

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 131,207 miles

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 131,207 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 122,308 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 122,308 miles

Nearside 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 118,207 miles

N/S/R Tyre perished due to age.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 112,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 112,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 112,300 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 108,513 miles

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2010 107,283 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 107,283 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 103,410 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 96,556 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 84,912 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 84,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 83,195 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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M272 TAW is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M272 TAW, 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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M272 TAW is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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