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AUDI CABRIOLET1995 · 2.0L PETROL

M293 TDB

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Free vehicle summary for M293 TDB: 1995 AUDI CABRIOLET (SILVER, PETROL). Mileage: 92,710. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.

MOT
Expired
Expires 06/09/2010
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 01/10/2009
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1995
Engine
1984cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle's roadworthiness is currently indeterminate due to a complete lack of MOT data for the past seventeen years. The last recorded test occurred in September 2009 at 92,710 miles, where the car passed despite several developing advisories. Because there have been no tests since that date, there is no evidence to confirm the current mechanical condition or the structural integrity of the chassis. The maintenance trend cannot be established, as the vehicle appears to have been off the road or operated without legal testing for the majority of its recent life. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 31-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year. Between April 2007 and September 2009, the car covered 14,798 miles, which suggests relatively light use. However, the significant gap between the 2009 entry and the current date indicates the vehicle may have spent long periods standing stationary. Low mileage on older cars often leads to the degradation of rubber components, seized calipers, and internal corrosion, which are not captured by a low mileage figure alone. A buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection focusing on the areas previously flagged in the record. The 2007 failure highlighted serious fluid leaks from both front shock absorbers and an insecure CV joint gaiter, which likely require replacement if not already addressed. The 2009 advisory noted inner edge wear on the nearside front tyre and worn brake discs, suggesting potential alignment issues or aged suspension components. Given the long hiatus in testing, it is critical to check for structural rust in the sills and arches, perished fuel lines, and the condition of all fluids which have likely degraded over time.

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50
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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/4/2026, 9:31:17 AM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle's roadworthiness is currently indeterminate due to a complete lack of MOT data for the past seventeen years. The last recorded test occurred in September 2009 at 92,710 miles, where the car passed despite several developing advisories. Because there have been no tests since that date, there is no evidence to confirm the current mechanical condition or the structural integrity of the chassis. The maintenance trend cannot be established, as the vehicle appears to have been off the road or operated without legal testing for the majority of its recent life. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 31-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year. Between April 2007 and September 2009, the car covered 14,798 miles, which suggests relatively light use. However, the significant gap between the 2009 entry and the current date indicates the vehicle may have spent long periods standing stationary. Low mileage on older cars often leads to the degradation of rubber components, seized calipers, and internal corrosion, which are not captured by a low mileage figure alone. A buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection focusing on the areas previously flagged in the record. The 2007 failure highlighted serious fluid leaks from both front shock absorbers and an insecure CV joint gaiter, which likely require replacement if not already addressed. The 2009 advisory noted inner edge wear on the nearside front tyre and worn brake discs, suggesting potential alignment issues or aged suspension components. Given the long hiatus in testing, it is critical to check for structural rust in the sills and arches, perished fuel lines, and the condition of all fluids which have likely degraded over time.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1995 Audi Cabriolet (M293 TDB) has a recorded MOT history spanning from April 2007 to September 2009, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There is 1 advisory notice in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 10 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)”.

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ADVISORY