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L172 PMD

1993 Audi Coupe

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,282 mi
Last recorded79,282 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1993 Audi Coupe128,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL172 PMD
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 79,282 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 79,282 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Rear light surround broken

Fail 28 Mar 2018 79,282 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Rear light surround broken

Offside Rear tyre perished on inner edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 79,282 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 78,657 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 78,657 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 75,323 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 58,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2009 58,255 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2008 53,834 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 53,834 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2007 53,711 miles

front brake discs corroded. †rear brake pads low.

Pass 4 May 2006 53,011 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 53,011 miles

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

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

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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L172 PMD is a 1993 Audi Coupe in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L172 PMD, 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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What year was L172 PMD registered?

L172 PMD is a 1993 Audi Coupe, first registered on 23 November 1993.

Is L172 PMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L172 PMD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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