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L157 GNM

1993 Audi Cabriolet

Maroon Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

116,054 mi
Last recorded116,054 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Audi Cabriolet111,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL157 GNM
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 116,054 miles

Front shock absorber casings corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2026 116,054 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front shock absorber casings corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2025 116,053 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 116,053 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 116,053 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 116,051 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake discs heavily pitted and corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2023 116,051 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake discs heavily pitted and corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2022 116,031 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

centre exhaust rubber mounting missing (still supported)

Fail 1 Jul 2022 116,031 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

centre exhaust rubber mounting missing (still supported)

engine coolant level below minimum

Pass 13 Aug 2021 115,931 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2021 115,931 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 115,920 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 115,505 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

adequate but poor repair to windscreen

Fail 3 Oct 2018 115,438 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 112,367 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2017 112,366 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2016 110,016 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 110,016 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 100,102 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 97,726 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 97,725 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 88,569 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 87,653 miles

slight binding front and rear brakes

Pass 25 Jun 2010 87,327 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 87,010 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 85,941 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 83,497 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 80,655 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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L157 GNM is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet in Maroon with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 L157 GNM, 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 L157 GNM registered?

L157 GNM is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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