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M683 ARK

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,472 mi
Last recorded95,472 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM683 ARK
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 95,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 95,274 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 95,234 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 95,205 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

convertable roof window missing

corrosion on exhaust ,fuel pipes , suspension and brake components

slight movement in steering

Pass 10 Aug 2022 95,098 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 95,098 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury nearside door trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion on front cross member , rear axle , exhaust , brakes , steering and suspension components

fuel pipes corroded

offside door trim slightly insecure

rear roof window missing

Pass 12 Nov 2014 91,499 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal long travel -possibly due to standing?

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

signs of standing-some perishing and corrosion

some deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 5 Nov 2014 91,499 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal long travel -possibly due to standing?

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

signs of standing-some perishing and corrosion

some deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 1 Oct 2013 86,637 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal long travel -possibly due to standing?

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2013 86,637 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

brake pedal long travel -possibly due to standing?

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2012 83,444 miles

brake pedal long travel-possibly due to standing

signs of standing-some perishin g and corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2012 83,444 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal long travel-possibly due to standing

signs of standing-some perishin g and corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2011 80,888 miles

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

brake warning light flashing on dash.display

Pass 24 Nov 2009 75,200 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroding

some deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 20 Nov 2009 75,102 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroding

some deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 1 Nov 2008 70,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 68,511 miles

slight knock/free-play at steering wheel.............

Pass 8 Nov 2006 65,419 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 65,419 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 62,942 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 62,942 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

slight roughtness in steering column.

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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M683 ARK is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M683 ARK, 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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M683 ARK is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 22 September 1994.

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