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M831 DLW

1995 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

153,001 mi
Last recorded153,001 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1995 Audi Cabriolet104,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM831 DLW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 153,001 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Oct 2019 145,440 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 143,733 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 143,733 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 140,783 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s and are greased (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 140,340 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 138,966 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 138,892 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 136,994 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 136,994 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 135,254 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 132,672 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriated

Fail 11 Dec 2012 132,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 8 Dec 2011 129,854 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 129,854 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 126,595 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 123,901 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 123,901 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 115,593 miles

Offside of rear bumper insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2007 109,161 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 109,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 100,922 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 100,922 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear fog tell tale light remains partially on.

Pass 15 Dec 2005 94,250 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 94,250 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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M831 DLW is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 M831 DLW, 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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M831 DLW is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 5 July 1995.

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