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M427 UBL

1995 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

181,393 mi
Last recorded181,393 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Audi Cabriolet104,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM427 UBL
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 181,393 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel pipe corroded front to back

offsdie rear trye cracking on side wall

Fail 28 May 2013 179,501 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2013 179,501 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 178,620 miles

Advise air bag light on

Advise front brake inbalance is getting high 25%

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 178,620 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Advise front brake inbalance is getting high 25%

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 178,120 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 178,120 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 177,324 miles

airbag light on. engine oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2010 177,324 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

airbag light on. engine oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 173,962 miles

corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 17 May 2008 172,658 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 172,658 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Cut in offside front tyre tread

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 168,973 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight leak from nearside outer CV boot

Pass 7 Mar 2006 162,448 miles

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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M427 UBL is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M427 UBL, 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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What year was M427 UBL registered?

M427 UBL is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 January 1995.

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