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M843 LYY

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,420 mi
Last recorded115,420 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM843 LYY
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 115,420 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 115,420 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 111,273 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 106,893 miles

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

Oil leak

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 29 Oct 2012 106,868 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres void of tread on inner edge (205/60/15)

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

Oil leak

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Oct 2011 101,591 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 101,591 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 97,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 91,645 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 91,645 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 86,372 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 81,444 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 81,444 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 75,654 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 75,632 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 70,003 miles

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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M843 LYY is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M843 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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What year was M843 LYY registered?

M843 LYY is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 21 December 1994.

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