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L123 BPJ

1993 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

143,729 mi
Last recorded143,729 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Audi Cabriolet111,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 BPJ
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 143,729 miles

both front tyres soft

exhaust corroded

footbrake travel long

front subframe bushes worn

nearside cv gaitor perishing

play in front strut tops

Fail 1 Apr 2010 143,718 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres soft

exhaust corroded

footbrake travel long

front subframe bushes worn

nearside cv gaitor perishing

play in front strut tops

Fail 25 Jun 2009 143,709 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust system is fouling the vehicle structure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipes are starting to corrode

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Not all high-level brake lamp bulbs are working

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate is deteriorating

Fail 1 Jul 2005 127,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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L123 BPJ is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 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 L123 BPJ, 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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L123 BPJ is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 17 August 1993.

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