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M712 LYY

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,710 mi
Last recorded169,710 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM712 LYY
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 169,710 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 168,254 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 168,251 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 162,122 miles

o/s/f outer cv boot weeping

Fail 3 Mar 2017 162,027 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Bad earth on o/s/r lamp

o/s/f outer cv boot weeping

Pass 25 Feb 2016 156,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 154,240 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 149,769 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 145,650 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 141,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear tyres perished between tread

Fail 1 Jul 2011 141,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear tyres perished between tread

Pass 10 Jun 2010 136,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 136,715 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 132,493 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 132,478 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 128,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

rear exhaust box is heavily corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2007 128,595 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

rear exhaust box is heavily corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2006 126,947 miles

slight play in both wheel bearings

Pass 25 Aug 2005 124,434 miles

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

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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M712 LYY is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M712 LYY, 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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M712 LYY is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 9 December 1994.

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