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L698 VCE

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,266 mi
Last recorded137,266 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL698 VCE
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2015 137,266 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

battery loose

Pass 26 Sep 2013 136,742 miles

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

fuel pipe slighty corroded

rear number plate slighty deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2012 135,083 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 135,083 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 128,666 miles

rear discs corroding and poor condition ;o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge ;rear tyres perishing ;n/s rear brake binding

Fail 2 Sep 2011 128,666 miles

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

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

rear discs corroding and poor condition ;o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge ;rear tyres perishing ;n/s rear brake binding

Pass 7 Sep 2010 124,150 miles

Front brake pads worn

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s rear brake disc rusted

Pass 4 Sep 2009 118,762 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing.

Windscreen chipped.

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Mar 2009 115,828 miles

o/s/f wiper blade split

rear fuel pipes very corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2008 107,661 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 107,659 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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L698 VCE is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L698 VCE, 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 L698 VCE registered?

L698 VCE is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 13 April 1994.

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