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M478 LYE

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,869 mi
Last recorded116,869 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM478 LYE
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 116,869 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 115,100 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front drop link cover perished

Pass 18 May 2017 114,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 110,757 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 107,783 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 107,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 107,445 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 99,621 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 99,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 94,536 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 84,107 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 84,107 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M478 LYE is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M478 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 M478 LYE registered?

M478 LYE is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 24 October 1994.

Is M478 LYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M478 LYE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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