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55 VYS

1993 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,968 mi
Last recorded96,968 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Audi Cabriolet111,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 VYS
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 96,968 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 96,630 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 96,630 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 96,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 96,113 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 95,538 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Aug 2019 94,819 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 93,876 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded both front springs (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 93,173 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 91,468 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 91,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

o/s/f brake bimding slightley

Pass 29 Jan 2013 88,592 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 84,653 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 84,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2011 81,950 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jan 2011 81,942 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 77,097 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 74,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 68,731 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 65,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 65,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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55 VYS is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 55 VYS, 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.

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What year was 55 VYS registered?

55 VYS is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 3 September 1993.

Is 55 VYS safe to buy?

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