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M278 SRB

1995 Audi Coupe

Purple Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,785 mi
Last recorded125,785 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Audi Coupe122,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 SRB
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 125,785 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 125,691 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 125,075 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Fail 4 Jun 2019 125,073 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Pass 9 Jun 2018 123,758 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 118,326 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 114,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm bit more on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm bit more on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 109,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 106,078 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 101,154 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2012 96,248 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 96,239 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 96,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 96,069 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 96,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 95,153 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 95,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jan 2006 93,449 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Coupe?

Based on 59,965 MOT tests across 7,751 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
3,118
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
7,751
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,923
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,867
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,381
fog lamp not working 2,039
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 1,709
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M278 SRB is a 1995 Audi Coupe in Purple with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1995 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 122,169 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,923 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M278 SRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 31 years old, this Audi Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M278 SRB registered?

M278 SRB is a 1995 Audi Coupe, first registered on 11 January 1995.

Is M278 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M278 SRB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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