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L80 PJP

1993 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

130,723 mi
Last recorded130,723 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Audi Cabriolet111,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 PJP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 130,723 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 130,507 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 130,507 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 130,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 130,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective (2.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 129,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 128,454 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 127,350 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 127,349 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened badly worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 126,302 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 126,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 125,399 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 May 2017 124,637 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 124,374 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 9 May 2016 124,339 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (1.8)

exhaust corroded

noise n/s/f sounds like top leg mount, spring or shocker?

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 May 2015 142,741 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 142,348 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 142,438 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

air leak on intake system causing poor running

Pass 8 May 2013 141,562 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)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 141,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 141,199 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 140,800 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 16 Nov 2010 140,800 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2009 130,694 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 130,694 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 121,896 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 121,896 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 111,914 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 111,914 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 100,646 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 100,635 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

radiator leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2005 93,216 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 93,216 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L80 PJP is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L80 PJP, 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 L80 PJP registered?

L80 PJP is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 22 December 1993.

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