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L505 XHP

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,831 mi
Last recorded78,831 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL505 XHP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 78,831 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 78,509 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 78,222 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 77,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 75,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 62,543 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 58,369 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 58,369 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 58,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front shocks (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both front springs (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from rear crankshaft area ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 56,811 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 55,890 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 54,299 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 52,564 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 48,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake shows signs of binding,

Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,160 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 45,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,396 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 44,396 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 43,616 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2008 40,902 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes juddering slightly

nearside front bottom ball joint boot split

nearside rear and both rear to caliper brake hose ferrules corroded/poor

nearside rear park brake lever on caliper not returning fully

play at offside front strut top mount when vehicle jacked up

possible slight play at nearside front bottom bal joint

slight exhaust leak at manifold area

slight play at nearside front lower suspension arm inner bushes

Fail 27 Mar 2008 40,882 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes juddering slightly

nearside front bottom ball joint boot split

nearside rear and both rear to caliper brake hose ferrules corroded/poor

nearside rear park brake lever on caliper not returning fully

play at offside front strut top mount when vehicle jacked up

possible slight play at nearside front bottom bal joint

slight exhaust leak at manifold area

slight play at nearside front lower suspension arm inner bushes

Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside handbrake lower.

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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L505 XHP is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L505 XHP, 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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L505 XHP is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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