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L539 RAR

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,007 mi
Last recorded195,007 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL539 RAR
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2017 195,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front ind lens broken

all brake discs pitted

battery bracket broken

coolant leaking

oil leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2016 193,577 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres have perishing to inner walls

Fail 16 Jun 2016 193,577 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres have perishing to inner walls

Pass 22 Jul 2015 188,655 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres have advanced wear to inner edges

Fail 15 Jul 2015 188,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres have advanced wear to inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2014 180,260 miles

exhaust rusty

f/ discs and pads worn

rear discs worn

Pass 5 Jul 2013 169,755 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

discs badly worn

exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2012 163,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 159,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all flexi brake hoses perrished/corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2010 159,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all flexi brake hoses perrished/corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2008 157,532 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 157,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 153,029 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 153,003 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 139,119 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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L539 RAR is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L539 RAR, 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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L539 RAR is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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