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L408 RUG

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,192 mi
Last recorded145,192 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL408 RUG
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 145,192 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 145,114 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Distorted pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre aged perished cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres aged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A stone chip crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 102,040 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 102,040 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 102,028 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 102,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 102,028 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 102,005 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 102,005 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Low fluid warning light lit.

Brake performance only just meets MOT limit.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 101,309 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 101,308 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 91,931 miles

All flexible brake hoses corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2010 91,931 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

All flexible brake hoses corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 89,695 miles

1 fuel pipe corroded

Exhaust poor in appearance but sound

Slight play NSR wheel bearing.

Fail 22 Jul 2009 89,694 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

1 fuel pipe corroded

Exhaust poor in appearance but sound

Slight play NSR wheel bearing.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 86,797 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 83,708 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 83,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 80,383 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 80,383 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 74,406 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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L408 RUG is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 107,575 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 L408 RUG, 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 32 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L408 RUG is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 10 May 1994.

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