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L479 VFL

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,320 mi
Last recorded112,320 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL479 VFL
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 112,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 112,320 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 111,417 miles

Front exhaust joint and bolts rusty condition

Fuel pipes in rusty condition

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 111,380 miles

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

Front exhaust joint and bolts rusty condition

Fuel pipes in rusty condition

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 110,043 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 110,035 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 110,003 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 110,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 109,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 109,984 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 107,493 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 107,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 102,499 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 102,221 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear mudflap missing

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2009 101,096 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 101,078 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 101,078 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 100,084 miles

both front 'anti-droop' spacers , nearside missing and offside cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2006 95,879 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 95,879 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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L479 VFL is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L479 VFL, 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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L479 VFL is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 22 March 1994.

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