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M814 DRK

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Purple Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

150,531 mi
Last recorded150,531 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM814 DRK
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 150,531 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

n/s rear lens cracked

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 150,530 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside 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 Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s r light cracked

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 148,087 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 148,067 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 146,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 146,366 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 143,365 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 143,352 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 141,506 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 141,499 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 140,962 miles

centre section corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear silencer corroded

slight play in n/s/r & o/s/r wheel bearings

Fail 22 Jul 2008 140,962 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre section corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear silencer corroded

slight play in n/s/r & o/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 21 Dec 2006 139,801 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 133,293 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 128,876 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing edges

both rear tyres low

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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M814 DRK is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Purple with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M814 DRK, 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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M814 DRK is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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