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M454 LUU

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,637 mi
Last recorded102,637 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM454 LUU
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2021 102,637 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability excess movement in nearsidetop suspension mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2019 101,696 miles

engine oil leak

engine starting to smoke

n/s/r tyre cracking

rear shock absorbers and springs corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Oct 2018 100,169 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2017 98,951 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front brake discs are corroding

n/s/f shocker starting to leak

rear shock absorbers corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2016 97,699 miles

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

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

n/s/r tyre cracking and has a nail in tread

Fail 10 Oct 2016 97,641 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section and loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

n/s/r tyre cracking and has a nail in tread

Pass 13 Oct 2015 96,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking up

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 96,254 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door trim (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking up

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 94,743 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 94,735 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 90,372 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 87,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 87,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2011 84,379 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 84,349 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R tyre has a slight flat spot.

Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 81,488 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 78,973 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 78,973 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 77,031 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 77,031 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 5 Oct 2007 75,992 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 75,960 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 73,705 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 70,004 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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M454 LUU is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 M454 LUU, 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 M454 LUU registered?

M454 LUU is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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