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L169 MNV

1993 Audi Coupe

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

185,347 mi
Last recorded185,347 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1993 Audi Coupe128,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL169 MNV
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2011 185,347 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

alternator belt deteriorated

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 182,374 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

alternator belt split

Fail 13 Sep 2010 182,335 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

alternator belt split

Pass 7 Sep 2009 177,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 177,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 173,860 miles

both front tyres wearing low

engine oil leak

engine oil level low

exhaust in poor condition

nearside front brake flexi pipe cracked

nearside front break slightly binding

slight exhaust leak at front/middle pipe joint and middle/tailpipe joint

slight grooving at offside rear brake disc

slight play at both rear wheels

slight wear at break and clutch pedal rubbers

Fail 26 Aug 2008 173,855 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing low

engine oil leak

engine oil level low

exhaust in poor condition

nearside front brake flexi pipe cracked

nearside front break slightly binding

slight exhaust leak at front/middle pipe joint and middle/tailpipe joint

slight grooving at offside rear brake disc

slight play at both rear wheels

slight wear at break and clutch pedal rubbers

Pass 31 Aug 2007 167,212 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 167,172 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 162,805 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 162,805 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2005 155,032 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 155,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

RIGHT FRONT TYRE AT LEGAL LIMIT

How Reliable is the Audi Coupe?

Based on 59,965 MOT tests across 7,751 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
3,118
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
7,751
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,923
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,867
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,381
fog lamp not working 2,039
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 1,709
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L169 MNV is a 1993 Audi Coupe in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1993 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 128,105 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 Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,923 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L169 MNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 33 years old, this Audi Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L169 MNV is a 1993 Audi Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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