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L573 XHP

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,855 mi
Last recorded88,855 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL573 XHP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 88,855 miles

All brake ferrules have slight corrosion

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Engine oil leak

Front anti-roll bar linkages not a matched pair

Front indicator lenses not a matched pair

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre cracking in tread

Offside rear tyreperished, worn &stepped on inner edge. Shows signs of starting to crack

Possible slight exhaust manifold leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 88,852 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

All brake ferrules have slight corrosion

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Engine oil leak

Front anti-roll bar linkages not a matched pair

Front indicator lenses not a matched pair

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre cracking in tread

Offside rear tyreperished, worn &stepped on inner edge. Shows signs of starting to crack

Possible slight exhaust manifold leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 87,082 miles

offside front ball joint dust cover damaged slightly

offside front inner wheel arch liner damaged

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear exhaust cat joint blowing slightly

Fail 21 Dec 2012 87,082 miles

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

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

offside front ball joint dust cover damaged slightly

offside front inner wheel arch liner damaged

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear exhaust cat joint blowing slightly

Fail 5 Dec 2012 87,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 87,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Dec 2010 84,290 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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L573 XHP is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 L573 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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What year was L573 XHP registered?

L573 XHP is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 3 June 1994.

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