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L4 UDL

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,957 mi
Last recorded113,957 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 UDL
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 113,957 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 113,397 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 113,133 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 113,133 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 111,528 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 110,200 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 109,515 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 107,897 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 107,362 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 104,909 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 104,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 103,295 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 101,367 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 100,216 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 99,068 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 98,285 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 96,726 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 95,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2009 95,143 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 95,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 92,127 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 92,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 88,785 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 83,037 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 83,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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L4 UDL is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 101,218 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 L4 UDL, 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 30 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L4 UDL registered?

L4 UDL is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 2 May 1996.

Is L4 UDL safe to buy?

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