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K885 EGM

1992 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

272,398 mi
Last recorded272,398 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 Audi Cabriolet111,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK885 EGM
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 272,398 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 252,442 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 252,226 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 228,669 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 228,669 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

25% Inbalance on front brakes

Exhaust held up with wire

Fail 3 Jun 2008 199,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 199,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 179,982 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

advise all four tyres close to limit

Fail 11 Oct 2006 179,893 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K885 EGM is a 1992 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K885 EGM, 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 K885 EGM registered?

K885 EGM is a 1992 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K885 EGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K885 EGM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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