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M789 VRB

1995 Audi Cabriolet

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

82,545 mi
Last recorded82,545 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Audi Cabriolet104,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM789 VRB
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 82,545 miles

underbody and components undersealed

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s , and axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on suspension and braking components

Fail 17 Apr 2026 82,545 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s , and axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on suspension and braking components

underbody and components undersealed

Fail 20 May 2024 82,540 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and covered in undersealer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear, covered in undersealer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

battery light on at time of test

complete underside of vehicle covered in undersealer

coolant warning lamp on at time of test

multiple hub and suspension components corroded and covered by undersealer on front and rear of vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2023 82,284 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

complete underside of vehicle covered in underseal

multiple suspension components have surface corrosion to casings on front and rear of vehicle

Fail 6 Apr 2023 82,276 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible both sides, top mounts (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

complete underside of vehicle covered in underseal

multiple suspension components have surface corrosion to casings on front and rear of vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2022 81,876 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 81,813 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 81,741 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 81,026 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 80,663 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 80,061 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 79,634 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 78,910 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 78,342 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 77,682 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 77,338 miles

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

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

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

front discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 23 Feb 2011 76,013 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

front discs slightly corroded on inner faces

front number plate becoming loose

Pass 24 Feb 2010 74,478 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

n/s rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2009 73,011 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 73,011 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 71,469 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 71,438 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel pipes rusting

n/s rear tyre low pressure

oily substance apparent under boot floor

power steering fluid obvious around gearbox area

slight stick o/s rear brake

Pass 14 Feb 2007 69,917 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 69,916 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

heavy electrical cable fouling steering

Pass 9 Feb 2006 68,487 miles

slight play in both lower arm rear bushes

some play in both front top mounts

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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M789 VRB is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1995 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 104,275 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 M789 VRB, 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 31 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M789 VRB is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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