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MBZ 8991

1993 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,635 mi
Last recorded71,635 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Audi Cabriolet111,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 8991
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2009 71,635 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 71,631 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underseal applied unable to determine condition of brake pipes

Pass 30 Apr 2007 61,489 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear discs slightly rusty

slight play in osf top suspension mount bushes

Fail 24 Apr 2007 62,450 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 60,741 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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MBZ 8991 is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 111,184 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 MBZ 8991, 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 33 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 MBZ 8991 registered?

MBZ 8991 is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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