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L163 TAB

1993 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,221 mi
Last recorded136,221 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 1993 Audi Cabriolet111,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL163 TAB
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 136,221 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 129,634 miles

OSF Top Mount Slight Play

Fail 31 Aug 2010 129,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

OSF Top Mount Slight Play

Pass 3 Sep 2009 124,138 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 brake discs corroded

both sides front cv joints noisy

Pass 5 Jun 2006 118,883 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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L163 TAB is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L163 TAB, 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 L163 TAB registered?

L163 TAB is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 26 August 1993.

Is L163 TAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L163 TAB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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