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K722 ESS

1992 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,448 mi
Last recorded106,448 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1992 Audi Cabriolet111,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK722 ESS
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 106,448 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 106,411 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 104,791 miles

both front tyres worn on shoulders with the nearside front being worn close to limit also

exhaust silencer blowing

Fail 11 Jun 2013 104,783 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on shoulders with the nearside front being worn close to limit also

exhaust silencer blowing

Pass 29 May 2012 103,941 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 103,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust centre silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 100,825 miles

cover under front of vehicle restricts view of some testable items

offside and nearside front seat belt lower loops are starting to fray

offside and nearside front strutt top mounts worn

offside and nearside front tyre inner edges wearing low

partial inspection only of nearside rear seat belt. child seat fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2011 100,805 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cover under front of vehicle restricts view of some testable items

offside and nearside front seat belt lower loops are starting to fray

offside and nearside front strutt top mounts worn

offside and nearside front tyre inner edges wearing low

partial inspection only of nearside rear seat belt. child seat fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2010 96,773 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 96,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 94,605 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2007 91,355 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 87,841 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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K722 ESS is a 1992 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K722 ESS, 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 K722 ESS registered?

K722 ESS is a 1992 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 14 August 1992.

Is K722 ESS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K722 ESS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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