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K838 SLY

1992 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,900 mi
Last recorded90,900 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Audi Cabriolet111,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK838 SLY
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 90,900 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 87,844 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 87,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 86,494 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 86,494 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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K838 SLY is a 1992 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K838 SLY, 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

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What year was K838 SLY registered?

K838 SLY is a 1992 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 10 August 1992.

Is K838 SLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K838 SLY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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