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K803 XEL

1992 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,604 mi
Last recorded79,604 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Audi Cabriolet111,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK803 XEL
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 79,604 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 79,601 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Intermediate (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Intermediate (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2023 79,601 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 79,130 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 78,532 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 78,531 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2008 78,496 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 78,496 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K803 XEL is a 1992 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K803 XEL, 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 K803 XEL registered?

K803 XEL is a 1992 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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