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M978 RRR

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,457 mi
Last recorded83,457 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 RRR
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 83,457 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 83,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 75,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 14 Aug 2013 74,609 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2012 72,372 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 71,359 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

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

Offside rear tyre heavily cracked tread and sidewall.

Rear brake discs heavily scored/worn.

Fail 4 Jun 2011 71,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front and rear brake discs heavily scored/worn.

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

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

Offside rear tyre heavily cracked tread and sidewall.

Pass 15 May 2010 71,232 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 69,587 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 66,946 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 66,946 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 61,404 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 59,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M978 RRR is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RRR, 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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M978 RRR is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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