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L143 GJD

1993 Audi Cabriolet

Maroon Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,781 mi
Last recorded120,781 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1993 Audi Cabriolet111,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL143 GJD
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 120,781 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 120,781 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 120,781 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

idle speed sometimes little uneven

n.s. outer cv gator worn

outre face of o.s. brake disc corroded ann handbrake effort getting low

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 10 Sep 2009 120,781 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate damaged

front pads getting low

hand and footbrake effort getting low o.s.

imbalance rear brakes

o.s.r. tyre cracking

plastic housing at back of head leaking coolant

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 8 Sep 2009 120,781 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate damaged

front pads getting low

hand and footbrake effort getting low o.s.

imbalance rear brakes

o.s.r. tyre cracking

plastic housing at back of head leaking coolant

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 7 Sep 2009 120,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all brake hoses slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre perished

slight damage to nearside headlamp

Pass 4 Sep 2008 120,781 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 120,781 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 4 Sep 2007 119,654 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 119,654 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 111,450 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 111,450 miles

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

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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L143 GJD is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet in Maroon with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L143 GJD, 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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L143 GJD is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 15 September 1993.

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