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K559 MAE

1992 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

168,399 mi
Last recorded168,399 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Audi Cabriolet111,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK559 MAE
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 May 2011 168,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

wipers poor

Pass 7 Jun 2010 167,552 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 167,550 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 162,890 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 162,890 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 155,478 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 155,478 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) 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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K559 MAE is a 1992 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K559 MAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K559 MAE?

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What year was K559 MAE registered?

K559 MAE is a 1992 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K559 MAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K559 MAE shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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