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L855 KNV

1993 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,783 mi
Last recorded125,783 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Audi Cabriolet111,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL855 KNV
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 125,783 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 125,373 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Box insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 May 2023 125,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Box insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 125,136 miles

all fuel pipes at rear becoming corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2021 125,236 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all fuel pipes at rear becoming corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2019 125,081 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 125,073 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure Brake hose clamped (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake valve leaking Load valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2014 124,435 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2013 123,820 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 121,576 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 120,037 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 119,556 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 119,554 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 119,065 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 113,320 miles

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

nearside front indicator lens damaged

Fail 11 May 2007 113,211 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 101,800 miles

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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L855 KNV is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 L855 KNV, 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 L855 KNV registered?

L855 KNV is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 6 August 1993.

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