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L946 HYK

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,386 mi
Last recorded99,386 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL946 HYK
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2014 99,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 99,386 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 May 2012 95,208 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear fuel lines corroded.

Fail 9 May 2012 95,208 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres cracking.

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fuel lines corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 86,898 miles

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

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

Front number plate cracked.

Petrol metal hoses corroded.

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres cracking.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 86,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front number plate cracked.

Petrol metal hoses corroded.

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres cracking.

Pass 22 May 2009 81,511 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 81,511 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 78,587 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 78,587 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

Pass 21 May 2007 75,876 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 74,215 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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L946 HYK is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 L946 HYK, 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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L946 HYK is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 15 June 1994.

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