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RLC 186

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,218 mi
Last recorded127,218 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLC 186
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 127,218 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2026 127,218 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 126,857 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 125,365 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 123,125 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 121,437 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

underside coated in protection oil at time of test

Fail 1 Sep 2022 121,437 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

underside coated in protection oil at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2021 119,566 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 118,575 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 117,728 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 116,479 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 115,844 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 115,159 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 114,456 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 114,156 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 113,615 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 113,288 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 112,556 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 111,642 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 109,187 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 106,985 miles

O/s/f seat belt slow to return

Fail 28 Jul 2009 106,985 miles

O/s/f seat belt slow to return

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 104,692 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 101,997 miles

air bag ligth on

n/s front anti roll link worn

Pass 17 Aug 2006 95,938 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 95,938 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 88,426 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 88,423 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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RLC 186 is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RLC 186, 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 RLC 186 registered?

RLC 186 is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 16 September 1994.

Is RLC 186 safe to buy?

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