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M853 EFD

1995 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,825 mi
Last recorded119,825 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Audi Cabriolet104,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM853 EFD
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 119,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 114,916 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 114,916 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 110,052 miles

both drive shaft boots perished

slight wear in left hand front anti-roll bar link

Fail 27 May 2010 110,052 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both drive shaft boots perished

both rear tyre treads low right hand 1.9mm left hand 2mm

front brake pads look low

slight wear in left hand front anti-roll bar link

Pass 27 May 2009 102,344 miles

movement in both front suspension top mountings

n/s/r brake hose ferules corroded

rear exhaust is very corroded

Fail 22 May 2009 102,325 miles

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

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

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

movement in both front suspension top mountings

n/s/r brake hose ferules corroded

rear exhaust is very corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2008 94,786 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 94,781 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 87,333 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 87,333 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Front tyres edging off

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2006 78,539 miles

Corrosion on rear silencer

Crack in front number plate

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M853 EFD is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M853 EFD, 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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M853 EFD is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 5 May 1995.

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