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L146 XLL

1993 Audi V8

Red Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,936 mi
Last recorded86,936 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Audi V8117,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL146 XLL
MakeAudi
ModelV8
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 86,936 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 86,801 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 86,053 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 85,108 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2021 83,455 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 81,997 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 81,987 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 80,578 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Under body covered in under seal

Fail 20 May 2019 80,566 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Under body covered in under seal

Pass 1 Jun 2012 80,516 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 May 2012 80,515 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

How Reliable is the Audi V8?

Based on 704 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
1,671
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 24
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
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L146 XLL is a 1993 Audi V8 in Red with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1993 Audi V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 117,013 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 V8 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L146 XLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Audi V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L146 XLL registered?

L146 XLL is a 1993 Audi V8, first registered on 23 August 1993.

Is L146 XLL safe to buy?

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