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L492 HYN

1994 Audi Coupe

Black Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

163,807 mi
Last recorded163,807 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Audi Coupe123,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL492 HYN
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 163,807 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 163,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel VERY LOW READING (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel VERY LOW READING (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 163,807 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror detached ()

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

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

tailgate would not open

Fail 24 Nov 2021 163,807 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror detached ()

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

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

tailgate would not open

Pass 22 Jan 2018 163,807 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 163,807 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 163,807 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 163,807 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 163,807 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 163,807 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 163,807 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel lines repaired with hose .no leaks presnt

Fail 19 Jun 2012 163,807 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel lines repaired with hose .no leaks presnt

Pass 13 Jul 2011 162,956 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 162,937 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 158,136 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 151,816 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

main fuel ilines repaired with rubber fuel hose

Fail 23 Jun 2009 151,816 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

main fuel ilines repaired with rubber fuel hose

Pass 24 Jun 2008 148,053 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 148,053 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 143,867 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 143,807 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 136,013 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges just outside centre three quarters

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear subframe has heavy surface corrosion

How Reliable is the Audi Coupe?

Based on 59,965 MOT tests across 7,751 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
3,118
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
7,751
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,923
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,867
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,381
fog lamp not working 2,039
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 1,709
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L492 HYN is a 1994 Audi Coupe in Black with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1994 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 123,030 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 Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,923 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L492 HYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 32 years old, this Audi Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L492 HYN registered?

L492 HYN is a 1994 Audi Coupe, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L492 HYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L492 HYN shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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