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L282 GYU

1993 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,595 mi
Last recorded96,595 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1993 Audi Cabriolet111,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL282 GYU
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 96,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,595 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 96,595 miles

centre exhaust has slight blow

Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,595 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 96,592 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2013 96,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 96,521 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 93,450 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/S headlight has slight condensation behind the lens

N/S/R lamp lens cracked

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil close to minimum level

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner surfaces

front brake pads not in full contact with the inner brake discs surface

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 21 Jul 2011 93,450 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/S headlight has slight condensation behind the lens

N/S/R lamp lens cracked

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil close to minimum level

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner surfaces

front brake pads not in full contact with the inner brake discs surface

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Jul 2010 89,861 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 85,358 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 22 Jul 2008 81,836 miles

PROMPT offside headlamp

Pass 30 Jul 2007 75,044 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 68,068 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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L282 GYU is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L282 GYU, 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 L282 GYU registered?

L282 GYU is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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