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L356 TUP

1993 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,332 mi
Last recorded90,332 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1993 Audi Cabriolet111,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL356 TUP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 90,332 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 90,332 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 88,707 miles

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 88,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2011 85,880 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 12 May 2011 85,880 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Jun 2010 81,233 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2009 75,207 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 73,165 miles

n/s/f suspention top mount has slight play

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f top suspension mount has slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 May 2007 65,728 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 60,980 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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L356 TUP is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L356 TUP, 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 L356 TUP registered?

L356 TUP is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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