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K970 XOK

1992 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,970 mi
Last recorded156,970 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1992 Audi Cabriolet111,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK970 XOK
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2023 156,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 156,942 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

service brake requirements only just met

Fail 27 Apr 2022 156,937 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested AUX BELT MISSING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 156,895 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 156,891 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2015 155,461 miles

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

OSR tyre has nail in

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2015 155,452 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

OSR tyre has nail in

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 153,330 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated

offside front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2014 153,330 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated

offside front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2013 149,277 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 143,035 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 138,179 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 132,723 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2009 128,511 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 126,873 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 125,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 123,248 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 123,108 miles

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

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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K970 XOK is a 1992 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1992 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 111,024 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 K970 XOK, 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 34 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K970 XOK registered?

K970 XOK is a 1992 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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