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M862 DBY

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,352 mi
Last recorded168,352 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM862 DBY
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 168,352 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 166,935 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 166,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 161,065 miles

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)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 161,065 miles

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

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 27 Sep 2007 156,411 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 148,967 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 148,967 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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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M862 DBY is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M862 DBY, 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 M862 DBY registered?

M862 DBY is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 9 August 1994.

Is M862 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M862 DBY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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