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M458 YRN

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,966 mi
Last recorded158,966 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM458 YRN
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 158,966 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 158,966 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 158,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2013 158,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 158,960 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 157,310 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all tyres are worn on edges but still legal

all wheel rims have minor deformation - inner edges of rim

both front fog lamps damaged

front cross member show signs of minor accident damage - structurally sound

minor exhaust leaks from all joints

nearside front indicator lens damaged

possible engine coolant leak - water dripping engine bay

Fail 28 Apr 2012 157,310 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all tyres are worn on edges but still legal

all wheel rims have minor deformation - inner edges of rim

both front fog lamps damaged

front cross member show signs of minor accident damage - structurally sound

minor exhaust leaks from all joints

nearside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2008 152,977 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 152,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 139,958 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 128,255 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 128,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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M458 YRN is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M458 YRN, 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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M458 YRN is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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