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J18 REF

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

208,054 mi
Last recorded208,054 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 REF
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 208,054 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 208,054 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 202,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 May 2015 202,869 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 198,234 miles

Nearside rear light cracked

Fuel lines corroded

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

Offside rear light cracked

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 198,234 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside rear light cracked

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

Offside rear light cracked

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 193,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2012 183,533 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 172,534 miles

driver seat will not tilt

osf tyre worn on inner edge,nsf tyre worn to tread markers,nsr tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Jun 2011 172,534 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

driver seat will not tilt

osf tyre worn on inner edge,nsf tyre worn to tread markers,nsr tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2010 161,433 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 151,034 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 136,658 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 127,385 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 127,375 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 118,280 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 118,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

offside lower ball joint grease boot split

steel fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 26 May 2005 102,296 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 102,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J18 REF is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 J18 REF, 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 J18 REF registered?

J18 REF is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 12 August 1994.

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