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M160 CLA

1995 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,388 mi
Last recorded160,388 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1995 Audi Cabriolet104,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM160 CLA
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 160,388 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 160,344 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 160,344 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2014 160,227 miles

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

brake and fuel pipes coverd with underseal

n/s steering rack

Fail 12 Jun 2014 160,221 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake and fuel pipes coverd with underseal

Pass 16 Feb 2012 159,384 miles

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

front inner edge of tyres worn

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front top shocker bush play

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Oct 2010 152,528 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 152,497 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front discs corroded

nearside front top shocker bush play

rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 148,834 miles

front discs worn and corroded

nearside rear lens repaired

offside rear wheel bearing play

play in nearside rear wheel

Fail 23 Oct 2009 148,799 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine over heating on cat test

front discs worn and corroded

knocking noise from the front

nearside front top shocker bush play when jacked up

nearside rear lens repaired

nearside wishbone front bush play

offside rear wheel bearing play

play in nearside rear wheel

Pass 11 Oct 2008 143,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 143,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 135,789 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 130,719 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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M160 CLA is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 M160 CLA, 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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M160 CLA is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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