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L230 FNK

1993 Audi Coupe

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

214,846 mi
Last recorded214,846 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1993 Audi Coupe128,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL230 FNK
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 214,846 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 213,733 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 213,425 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 213,423 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CATS (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel pipe damaged X 2 (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 212,507 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 212,466 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel pipe leaking at rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2016 209,950 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 209,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 205,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 202,482 miles

N/S/R Tyre out of shape

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 198,010 miles

Fuel lines corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2013 197,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel lines corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 192,350 miles

all rear fuel lines corroded badly

centre exhuast plus rear silancer corroded

front wipers not parking

o/s/r tyre perished

washers leaking under bonnet

Fail 10 Sep 2012 192,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all rear fuel lines corroded badly

centre exhuast plus rear silancer corroded

front wipers not parking

o/s/r tyre perished

washers leaking under bonnet

Pass 26 Sep 2011 140,239 miles

battery not clamped down

rear brake hoses have corroded ferrells

Pass 12 May 2010 140,220 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 137,683 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear silencer secondary skin corroded

washers poor

Pass 2 May 2008 137,564 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 137,558 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 136,476 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 136,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 129,822 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 129,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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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L230 FNK is a 1993 Audi Coupe in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1993 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 128,105 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 L230 FNK, 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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L230 FNK is a 1993 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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