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L488 GWL

1993 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

259,279 mi
Last recorded259,279 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Audi Cabriolet111,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL488 GWL
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 259,279 miles

Both front strut top mounts are worn

Pass 9 Jul 2025 258,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail near centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 256,134 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 255,653 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 254,436 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 252,622 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 7 Jul 2021 252,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Jul 2020 251,773 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 251,775 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 250,308 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 250,308 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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 11 Jul 2017 249,241 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 249,241 miles

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)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 246,638 miles

middle box rear hanger splitting

n/s washer partially blocked

wiper rubbers splitting

Pass 3 Jul 2015 243,668 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 243,665 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)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 239,698 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 239,698 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 236,261 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 230,871 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 224,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 219,849 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 219,804 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 213,131 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 209,794 miles

nearside washer jet partially blocked

slight play in both front stut top bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 May 2006 199,476 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 199,476 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in front strut top bearings

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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L488 GWL is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 L488 GWL, 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 L488 GWL registered?

L488 GWL is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 25 October 1993.

Is L488 GWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L488 GWL shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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