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M720 XWC

1995 Audi Coupe

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

184,278 mi
Last recorded184,278 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1995 Audi Coupe122,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM720 XWC
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 184,278 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 180,643 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 180,643 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 176,666 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2013 176,659 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2012 170,394 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 170,235 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 159,926 miles

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)

Fail 5 May 2011 159,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Fuel pipes corroded

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 159,586 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 159,586 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 159,365 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 159,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 157,968 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 157,604 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 157,203 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 152,311 miles

N/S/F FOG LAMP INOP

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

STONE CHIP IN N/S/F HEAD LAMP

How Reliable is the Audi Coupe?

Based on 59,965 MOT tests across 7,751 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
3,118
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
7,751
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,923
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,867
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,381
fog lamp not working 2,039
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 1,709
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M720 XWC is a 1995 Audi Coupe in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1995 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 122,169 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 Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,923 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M720 XWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 31 years old, this Audi Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M720 XWC is a 1995 Audi Coupe, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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