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M540 VHK

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Purple Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,876 mi
Last recorded141,876 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 VHK
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 141,876 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 141,876 miles

Emissions not tested ENGINE MISFIRE (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 140,456 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 139,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 137,959 miles

Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2016 135,767 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 135,763 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 132,940 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 128,679 miles

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)

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

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

fuel filter mounting broken

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 13 May 2014 128,679 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

fuel filter mounting broken

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 10 May 2013 124,039 miles

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)

fuel pipes rusty

puncture n/s/r

Pass 29 May 2012 119,591 miles

o/s/r brake hose incorrectly fitted

rear exhaust fitting poor

Fail 16 May 2012 119,449 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r brake hose incorrectly fitted

rear exhaust fitting poor

Pass 18 May 2011 114,809 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 110,504 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2010 110,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2009 106,303 miles

exhaust rusty

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 May 2008 101,295 miles

exhaust

flexi hose pipes brake ferrules rusty

slight play both rear wheelbearings

windscreen

Pass 17 May 2007 95,827 miles

exhaust

nearside front shocker slightly weak

Pass 17 May 2006 91,250 miles

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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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M540 VHK is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Purple with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 M540 VHK, 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 M540 VHK registered?

M540 VHK is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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