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M456 LYE

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,490 mi
Last recorded145,490 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM456 LYE
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 145,490 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

fuel lines have slight corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2016 144,792 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens holed but not showing any white light (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear tyre tread is cracking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 144,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens holed but not showing any white light (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear tyre tread is cracking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 142,970 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 142,970 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 141,411 miles

Advise rear plastic screen deteriorated.

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 141,411 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Advise rear plastic screen deteriorated.

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 137,112 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 132,714 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 130,817 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 130,817 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 129,727 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 120,009 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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M456 LYE is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M456 LYE, 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 M456 LYE registered?

M456 LYE is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 9 August 1994.

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