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M649 BMA

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

131,444 mi
Last recorded131,444 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM649 BMA
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 131,444 miles

Front subframe/suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Front brake hose ferrule corroded

fuel pipes at rear corroded.

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers casings corroded.

Fail 20 Jun 2018 131,439 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

fuel pipes at rear corroded.

Front subframe/suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Front brake hose ferrule corroded

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers casings corroded.

Pass 11 Dec 2015 129,686 miles

front subframe corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust in poor condition

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 27 Nov 2015 129,685 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front subframe corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust in poor condition

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 15 May 2012 129,678 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 129,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 129,660 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 129,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s wing mirror secure but has tape wrapped around not sure if supporting it or not

Fail 26 Jun 2009 129,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s wing mirror secure but has tape wrapped around not sure if supporting it or not

Pass 25 Jun 2008 127,005 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded in places.

front brake discs corroding on inner faces.

nearside front shock absorber has slight oil leak.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 114,828 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 107,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front screen wipers starting to smear

Fail 19 Jun 2006 107,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise wheel alignment check

front screen wipers starting to smear

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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M649 BMA 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 53.8%.

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 M649 BMA, 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 M649 BMA registered?

M649 BMA is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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