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L965 DNP

1993 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,512 mi
Last recorded146,512 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Audi Cabriolet111,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL965 DNP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 146,512 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Front wishbone bushes worn

Slight play in off side front bottom ball joint

Pass 12 Jul 2013 146,512 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 12 Jul 2013 146,512 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jul 2012 146,094 miles

Front tyres deteriorating

Offside front seatbelt retraction mechanism weak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 140,933 miles

Corrosion on fuel lines

Exhaust emissions eratic

Pass 22 Jun 2010 140,503 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre small cuts to inner side wall

Fail 17 Jun 2010 140,499 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)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre small cuts to inner side wall

Fail 13 Aug 2008 137,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp reflectors deteriorating

some deterioration to suspension etc-especially steering wheel covering some perishing and corrosion-especially to brake hose ferrules

Pass 13 Aug 2008 137,796 miles

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

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

headlamp reflectors deteriorating

some deterioration to suspension etc-especially steering wheel covering some perishing and corrosion-especially to brake hose ferrules

Pass 18 May 2007 133,731 miles

some deterioration to suspension etc-especially steering wheel covering some perishing and corrosion-especially brake hose ferrules

Fail 9 May 2007 133,725 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

some deterioration to suspension etc-especially steering wheel covering some perishing and corrosion-especially brake hose ferrules

washers leaking on engine

Pass 9 May 2006 125,701 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 125,677 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L965 DNP is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L965 DNP, 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 L965 DNP registered?

L965 DNP is a 1993 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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