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L71 FRN

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,029 mi
Last recorded60,029 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL71 FRN
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 60,029 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 60,029 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 59,221 miles

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

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

wiper blades smearing

Fail 9 Oct 2015 59,221 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades smearing

Pass 10 Nov 2014 59,204 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 6 Nov 2014 59,204 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Nov 2013 59,136 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 59,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 59,122 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2011 59,015 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 59,015 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s/f WIPER CHANGE ADVISED.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 59,012 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 58,997 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 7 Nov 2009 58,997 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,942 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 58,602 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Nov 2006 58,046 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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L71 FRN is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L71 FRN, 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 L71 FRN registered?

L71 FRN is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 7 February 1994.

Is L71 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L71 FRN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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