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L742 SUA

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,166 mi
Last recorded126,166 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL742 SUA
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 126,166 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 124,264 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 120,290 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 120,276 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front brake discs are corroded excessively .fuel pipes are excessively corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2006 119,277 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 117,927 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 11,786 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 22 Nov 2005 117,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Exhaust system heavily coorroded. Rear silencer outer case split and corroded

fuel pipes corroded

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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L742 SUA is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L742 SUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L742 SUA registered?

L742 SUA is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 15 June 1994.

Is L742 SUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L742 SUA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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