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L18 EJA

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,390 mi
Last recorded119,390 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 EJA
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 119,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 114,534 miles

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

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

o/s/r light cluster broken no white light showing

rear tyres starting to crack inner edges

slight misting of fluid from power steering component

Pass 25 May 2010 104,836 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 94,594 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2008 82,951 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 75,970 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

front suspension inner bushes both sides have play close to limit

n/s front tyre has outer wall damage

Fail 27 Mar 2007 75,970 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

front suspension inner bushes both sides have play close to limit

n/s front tyre has outer wall damage

Pass 16 Mar 2006 69,121 miles

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

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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L18 EJA is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 94,567 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 L18 EJA, 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 29 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L18 EJA registered?

L18 EJA is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is L18 EJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 EJA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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