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C5 TNC

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Maroon Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,662 mi
Last recorded102,662 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 TNC
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 102,662 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 100,955 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 100,923 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 99,864 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 98,579 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 96,731 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 96,730 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 94,177 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 93,948 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 92,480 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 89,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s front pipe to cat joint (7.1.2)

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

drivers door difficult to open from inside

signs of coolant leak from botton hose to housing and fan switch

Pass 15 Nov 2014 81,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both cat to front pipe joints in poor condition

exhaust back box outer skin in poor condition

slight coolant weep

Pass 19 Dec 2013 80,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 74,099 miles

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

Left hand rear tyre cracking on sidewall

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting's cracking

Right hand rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2005 635,563 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)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2005 635,563 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

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

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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C5 TNC is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Maroon with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 C5 TNC, 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 C5 TNC registered?

C5 TNC is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 19 December 1994.

Is C5 TNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 TNC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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