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M358 NVM

1995 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,234 mi
Last recorded121,234 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1995 Audi Cabriolet104,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM358 NVM
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 121,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 121,234 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 121,234 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 121,234 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose slightly chafed all (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

rear box rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2017 120,526 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

center & rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

corrosion to suspension & coil springs

front brake discs corroided inner

rear brake discs corroided

Fail 17 Jun 2017 120,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

center & rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

corrosion to suspension & coil springs

front brake discs corroided inner

rear brake discs corroided

Pass 12 May 2016 117,402 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 117,397 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 114,089 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 114,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 108,634 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insercure

Fail 25 Feb 2013 108,631 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insercure

Pass 12 Aug 2011 108,618 miles

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

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

Off side front top suspension bush has slight play

Pass 30 Jun 2009 107,351 miles

suspension drops in mot possition

Fail 30 Jun 2009 107,351 miles

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

suspension drops in mot possition

Pass 24 Jun 2008 106,136 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 102,576 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 98,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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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M358 NVM is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M358 NVM, 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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M358 NVM is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 23 February 1995.

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