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M293 VAR

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,737 mi
Last recorded171,737 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM293 VAR
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2012 171,737 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

n/s rear tyre cut but not showing cords

Pass 11 Jul 2011 165,270 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 165,270 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn and pitted

both rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 18 Jan 2010 157,023 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 157,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 148,155 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2009 148,155 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2008 138,623 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 127,241 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 127,234 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 117,032 miles

N/S/F fog lamp not working

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2006 117,028 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F fog lamp not working

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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M293 VAR is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 107,575 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 M293 VAR, 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 32 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M293 VAR is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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