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L314 UFY

1993 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,680 mi
Last recorded193,680 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Audi Cabriolet111,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL314 UFY
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 193,680 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 190,699 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both shocker top mounts corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 186,138 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and Offside front strut top bearings corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2021 181,498 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front subframe corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2020 180,233 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Offside Rear parking brake shows less effort

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Sep 2020 180,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Offside Rear parking brake shows less effort

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2019 175,053 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 172,175 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake disk back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 172,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake disk back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 165,737 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 156,021 miles

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

Nearside front to rear fuel pipes corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear offside & nearside rear parking brake shows less effort

Pass 14 Sep 2015 145,088 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 139,139 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)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 133,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 129,093 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 119,449 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 119,438 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 108,841 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 108,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 104,427 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 104,428 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 96,840 miles

fuel pipes near to rear fuel filter corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2006 88,014 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 88,014 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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L314 UFY is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L314 UFY, 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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L314 UFY is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 6 September 1993.

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