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L717 HDV

1993 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,699 mi
Last recorded115,699 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1993 Audi Cabriolet111,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL717 HDV
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 115,699 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 115,699 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 115,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 115,699 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 115,699 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 115,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 114,918 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 113,249 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 111,743 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 109,597 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 103,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 87,653 miles

see advise number 174762086470

Fail 23 Mar 2006 87,653 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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L717 HDV is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L717 HDV, 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 L717 HDV registered?

L717 HDV is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 17 September 1993.

Is L717 HDV safe to buy?

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