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L172 SUB

1993 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,482 mi
Last recorded31,482 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Audi Coupe128,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL172 SUB
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 31,482 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 30,433 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 29,659 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 28,134 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 26,934 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 26,570 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

play in n/s/f (rear bush) subframe bush.

play in o/s/f wishbone bushes.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,638 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 25,638 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 24,206 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 124,379 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 124,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 124,059 miles

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

offside rear cv boot leaking

Fail 17 Mar 2011 124,059 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

offside rear cv boot leaking

Fail 6 Mar 2010 122,894 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 122,894 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 120,368 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 120,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 118,373 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 115,344 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 115,339 miles

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 SUB is a 1993 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SUB, 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 SUB registered?

L172 SUB is a 1993 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L172 SUB safe to buy?

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