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L142 VFL

1993 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,415 mi
Last recorded158,415 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 1993 Audi Cabriolet111,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL142 VFL
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 158,415 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front/CAT pipe joint corroding

Fail 10 Dec 2014 158,415 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 158,415 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 13 Dec 2012 155,508 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP LENSE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 12 Dec 2012 155,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP LENSE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 15 Dec 2011 151,047 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT

Fail 1 Dec 2010 146,918 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBERS SLIGHTLY WEAK

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT CUTS ON TREAD

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

SLIGHT BLOW ON FRONT PIPE TO CENTRE ON JOIN CLAMP

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS

Pass 1 Dec 2010 146,918 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBERS SLIGHTLY WEAK

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT CUTS ON TREAD

SLIGHT BLOW ON FRONT PIPE TO CENTRE ON JOIN CLAMP

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS

Fail 14 Dec 2009 141,505 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER BRACKET BROKEN OFF SILENCER BUT STILL SECURE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON 2M AND SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON CLAMP JOIN ON FRONT SILENCER

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS

Pass 14 Dec 2009 141,505 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER BRACKET BROKEN OFF SILENCER BUT STILL SECURE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON 2M AND SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON CLAMP JOIN ON FRONT SILENCER

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS

Pass 30 Dec 2008 135,042 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake hose furrels.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 110,201 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn leaving a lip on discs

both front lower inner void bushes on lower arms slightly perrished and play

front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Jan 2006 99,561 miles

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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L142 VFL is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L142 VFL, 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 L142 VFL registered?

L142 VFL is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 13 September 1993.

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