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B5 AUK

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,715 mi
Last recorded182,715 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 AUK
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 182,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 181,711 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both brake pipe flexi perished slightly

Nearside Front indicator housing loose not likely to fall off

Rear Coil spring corroded both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both brake pipe flexi perished/cracked

steering rack damp with residue possibly hydraulic fluid

Pass 26 Jul 2023 179,391 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 179,391 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint not secure to arm (bolts loose) (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine overheated during emissions test

Pass 8 Apr 2016 177,575 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 172,682 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 169,000 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 168,300 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 168,290 miles

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 168,222 miles

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

N\s\f outer drive shaft gaiter clip loose

Rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 27 Jul 2010 168,168 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 166,992 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

chips to windscreen

crack in nearside headlight

front brake pads approx half worn

Fail 3 Aug 2009 166,988 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

chips to windscreen

crack in nearside headlight

front brake pads approx half worn

Pass 25 Jul 2008 152,696 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 126,678 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 126,678 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2006 120,421 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 120,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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B5 AUK is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 B5 AUK, 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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B5 AUK is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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