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L400 APP

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

182,036 mi
Last recorded182,036 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 APP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2013 182,036 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 182,036 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 181,310 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front wipers have slight wear

Pass 3 Sep 2011 173,988 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 173,938 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 165,814 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 165,814 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 164,091 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 164,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2008 159,584 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 157,052 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 152,880 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 152,880 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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
Full Audi Cabriolet reliability report

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L400 APP is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L400 APP, 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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L400 APP is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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