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M315 MBU

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,874 mi
Last recorded113,874 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM315 MBU
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 113,874 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f link dust cover split

o/s track rod end dust cover split

o/s/r tyre slight wear on inner

play in steering column top bush

Fail 8 Apr 2011 113,863 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f link dust cover split

o/s track rod end dust cover split

o/s/r tyre slight wear on inner

play in steering column top bush

Fail 22 May 2010 113,857 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f link dust cover split

o/s track rod end dust cover split

o/s/r tyre slight wear on inner edge

play in steering column top bush

Pass 4 Feb 2009 110,131 miles

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

Battery insecure

Fail 26 Jan 2009 110,131 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2006 110,121 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

slight play in front suspension top mounts

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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M315 MBU is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M315 MBU, 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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M315 MBU is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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