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L101 DPY

1993 Audi Cabriolet

Multi-colour Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,701 mi
Last recorded95,701 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Audi Cabriolet111,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL101 DPY
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 95,701 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 95,571 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 95,401 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 95,399 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure fuel pump (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 95,011 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 93,429 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all4 discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 93,306 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 92,683 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre slight cracking

windscreen delaminating-offside corner

Pass 2 Feb 2016 91,742 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 91,741 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated-cracking

Pass 1 May 2014 90,058 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 89,230 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 89,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 88,747 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 88,747 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 87,774 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 86,341 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 85,868 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2007 83,591 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 83,583 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 81,558 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 79,972 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 79,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Rear 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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L101 DPY is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet in Multi-colour with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L101 DPY, 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 L101 DPY registered?

L101 DPY is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L101 DPY safe to buy?

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