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K524 CEP

1992 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,266 mi
Last recorded119,266 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1992 Audi Cabriolet111,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK524 CEP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 119,266 miles

Both front and rear brake hoses has corrosion to the ferrules

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear shockers has corrosion to the casing

Centre exhaust box corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front seat belt retracting slow

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 119,266 miles

Both front and rear brake hoses has corrosion to the ferrules

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear shockers has corrosion to the casing

Centre exhaust box corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front seat belt retracting slow

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 119,262 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 May 2016 118,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 118,895 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both rear sides , service brake (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 11,796 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 118,028 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 118,028 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 117,828 miles

nearside bonnet post missing.

Fail 4 Jun 2009 117,825 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside bonnet post missing.

Pass 22 May 2008 117,419 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 117,419 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 116,093 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 116,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 106,222 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 106,222 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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K524 CEP is a 1992 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 111,024 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 K524 CEP, 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 34 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K524 CEP registered?

K524 CEP is a 1992 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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