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L789 KEG

1993 Audi Coupe

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,481 mi
Last recorded139,481 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Audi Coupe128,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL789 KEG
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 139,481 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 139,478 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive small coolant leak from engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective not fully clearing the windscreen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded applies for all fuel lines.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil weeping from bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective not completely clearing the windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 139,023 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2024 139,023 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2022 138,894 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 138,894 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 138,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working both fog light switches operate front fog. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer tyrewall perished.

Rear exhaust weak.

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

centre rear view mirror missing.

front undertray obscuring view.

Pass 25 Aug 2021 138,336 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress to front no plate (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s/r (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust rusting

Fail 25 Aug 2021 138,336 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high n/s/f dip beam too high adjust at test (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress to front no plate (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s/r (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 18 Aug 2020 137,886 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread some water ingress to front (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight movement in drivers seat back

Fail 18 Aug 2020 137,886 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s/r light (4.4.3 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working o/s/f (3.5 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread some water ingress to front (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight movement in drivers seat back

Pass 9 Aug 2019 136,863 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 8 Aug 2019 136,853 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high o/s/f dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater not working n/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working o/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working o/s fit 2 orange 501 bulbs (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight exhaust blow

Pass 29 Aug 2018 135,944 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp cluster showing evidence of earthing fault

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking in casing and has slight twist (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer input pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 135,944 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer damage to side wall, unable to see cord. However tyre should be replaced.

Nearside Rear lamp cluster showing evidence of earthing fault

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking in casing and has slight twist (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear side wall has age cracking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer input pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 135,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leaks from rear and intermediate boxes (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s/r (2.6.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 135,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leaks from rear and intermediate boxes (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working fit new bulb and rectify faulty connection at time of test (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s/r (2.6.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reconnect washer pipe and clean o/s washer jet at time of test (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 135,390 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 134,985 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes from tank starting to rust

Fail 20 Jul 2015 134,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes from tank starting to rust

Pass 11 Aug 2014 134,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 134,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 128,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 117,665 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 117,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 111,398 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 111,398 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 104,227 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 97,622 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jul 2008 91,921 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 85,931 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 79,829 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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L789 KEG is a 1993 Audi Coupe in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 128,105 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 L789 KEG, 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 33 years old, this Audi Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L789 KEG is a 1993 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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