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K973 BTH

1992 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,765 mi
Last recorded106,765 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1992 Audi Cabriolet111,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK973 BTH
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 106,765 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 106,760 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 106,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2013 105,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 104,672 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Aug 2011 104,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Aug 2010 96,511 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2010 96,505 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

All brake pads cannot be seen

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

Handbrake cable corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre perished

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2010

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 94,440 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 92,320 miles

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

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

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

covers missing on rear seatbelt recievers o/s/f inner door handle insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2006 87,647 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 87,603 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 83,925 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 83,925 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 Nov 2005 83,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K973 BTH is a 1992 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 K973 BTH, 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 K973 BTH registered?

K973 BTH is a 1992 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 16 November 1992.

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