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M396 MBU

1994 Audi Coupe

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,589 mi
Last recorded65,589 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Audi Coupe123,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM396 MBU
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 65,589 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive advise further inspection/repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 64,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive advise further inspection/repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 63,246 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive advise further inspection/repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished/cracked on outer sidewall, advise further inspection/replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 61,939 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracked/perished on sidewalls almost to cords in places, advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 60,865 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 59,488 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

exhaust rear section corroded and slight blow

n/s/f outer sill damaged

o/s/f headlamp slightly loose

Fail 18 Nov 2020 59,469 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 58,429 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 58,404 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 57,636 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers smearing

general corrosion under vehicle and on compoents

Pass 21 Nov 2017 56,890 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 56,014 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush, advise replace (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 55,117 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt split/emitting grease, recomend replace (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 54,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 53,958 miles

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

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

nearside front outer lower sill damaged but not within 30cm's of prescribed areas, advise further inspection/repair

Pass 30 Nov 2012 53,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 53,613 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 53,277 miles

forward rear brake hose ferules rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2011 53,271 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 52,657 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 52,158 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 tyres slightly perishing on sidewalls.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 51,147 miles

all 4 tyres perishing on sidewalls.

wipers judder accros screen but clear efficiently.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 50,005 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 48,415 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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M396 MBU is a 1994 Audi Coupe in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1994 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 123,030 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 M396 MBU, 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 32 years old, this Audi Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M396 MBU is a 1994 Audi Coupe, first registered on 30 November 1994.

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