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M978 ASL

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,070 mi
Last recorded76,070 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 ASL
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 76,070 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 76,010 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 75,999 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 75,999 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 75,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 75,900 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 75,820 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 75,794 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 75,651 miles

slight corrosion underside

Fail 29 May 2018 75,648 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 75,571 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 75,472 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 75,433 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 75,150 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 75,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 74,651 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 74,612 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 74,277 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 74,138 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 73,658 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 73,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

noise off o/s rear brake. needs striped to locate

Pass 12 May 2008 73,308 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2007 72,923 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 71,510 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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M978 ASL is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M978 ASL, 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 M978 ASL registered?

M978 ASL is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 6 October 1994.

Is M978 ASL safe to buy?

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