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M465 AVW

1995 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

115,435 mi
Last recorded115,435 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Audi Cabriolet104,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM465 AVW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 115,435 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 115,047 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 115,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 114,709 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 114,707 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 30 May 2023 113,961 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 111,758 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 May 2022 111,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2022 111,697 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail x2 (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 109,654 miles

rear brake hoses corroded on ferrules

Fail 1 Apr 2021 109,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake hoses corroded on ferrules

Pass 16 Mar 2020 107,054 miles

n/s/r brake pads worn to limit

o/s/f tyre worn to excess

Pass 20 Feb 2019 96,434 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 96,388 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 93,802 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 93,797 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 89,511 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 87,372 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 86,318 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 86,318 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 84,346 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust rubber supports perished

Pass 27 Jan 2014 84,346 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust rubber supports perished

Pass 31 Jan 2013 82,072 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 82,071 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 80,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

back box and mounts corroded

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 21 Mar 2011 77,834 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 74,097 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 74,065 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 70,122 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 70,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 64,886 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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M465 AVW is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 M465 AVW, 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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M465 AVW is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 13 April 1995.

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