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L521 PAL

1994 Audi Coupe

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,294 mi
Last recorded117,294 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Audi Coupe123,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL521 PAL
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2026 117,294 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 117,289 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2020 116,581 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 116,573 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ends (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2018 116,353 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test (air freshener)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2006 114,810 miles

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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L521 PAL is a 1994 Audi Coupe in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 123,030 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L521 PAL, 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 32 years old, this Audi Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L521 PAL registered?

L521 PAL is a 1994 Audi Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L521 PAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L521 PAL shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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