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M303 LYV

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,369 mi
Last recorded134,369 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM303 LYV
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 134,369 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

offside front lower arm corroded

rear window missing

Pass 26 Jun 2015 134,086 miles

fuel lines corroded

play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 3 Mar 2015 134,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

fuel lines corroded

play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jan 2014 132,222 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 131,720 miles

exhaust system rusty

front road springs rusty

rear fuel pipes rusty

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside frnt anti roll bar link

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 18 Feb 2012 131,720 miles

rear fuel pipes rusty

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

exhaust system rusty

front road springs rusty

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside frnt anti roll bar link

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Mar 2011 130,899 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 130,891 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front discs badly pitted.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 127,335 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 127,334 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 125,735 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 125,733 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 120,500 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 114,333 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 114,329 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

slight cut on outer side wall n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2006 110,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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M303 LYV is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M303 LYV, 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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What year was M303 LYV registered?

M303 LYV is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 28 October 1994.

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