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K599 RFE

1993 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,633 mi
Last recorded119,633 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Audi Cabriolet111,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK599 RFE
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 119,633 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 119,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded

interior mirror missing

Pass 14 Oct 2010 114,702 miles

both front tyres perrished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 114,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres perrished

Pass 17 Jun 2009 106,406 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 106,351 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

interior mirror missing

Pass 17 Jun 2008 98,973 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 96,803 miles

fuel pipes at rear corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Apr 2006 90,603 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 90,603 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 90,577 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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K599 RFE is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K599 RFE, 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 K599 RFE registered?

K599 RFE is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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