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MBZ 5151

1995 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,994 mi
Last recorded87,994 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1995 Audi Cabriolet104,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 5151
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 87,994 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 87,643 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 87,601 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 86,815 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 86,782 miles

Windscreen washer not working offside & nearside (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 86,068 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 85,555 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 85,519 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 85,128 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 85,128 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 84,513 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 83,470 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 83,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 83,018 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 83,018 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 81,511 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 81,511 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 80,509 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 78,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 75,470 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 75,470 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 73,164 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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MBZ 5151 is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MBZ 5151, 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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What year was MBZ 5151 registered?

MBZ 5151 is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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