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Grey · Petrol · 1994 · 2,600 cc

L273 WLWMOT history

L273 WLW is a grey petrol Audi Cabriolet first used on 27 May 1994. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 116,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2023
Mileage
116,846 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L273 WLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Cabriolet
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
27 May 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L273 WLW was last recorded at 116,846 miles on 30 Jun 2022, 1,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,209 miles · 13 May 2021
Between the last two tests
1,637 miles
Average per year
2,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,846 miles
  • 2021 – 115,209 miles
  • 2020 – 111,440 miles
  • 2019 – 109,086 miles
  • 2018 – 106,706 miles
  • 2017 – 103,953 miles
  • 2016 – 102,879 miles
  • 2015 – 97,202 miles
  • 2014 – 93,665 miles
  • 2013 – 89,974 miles
  • 2012 – 87,329 miles
  • 2011 – 85,102 miles
  • 2010 – 81,822 miles
  • 2009 – 77,791 miles
  • 2008 – 75,270 miles
  • 2007 – 73,773 miles
  • 2006 – 71,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,846 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    116,846 miles
    Test number
    881305575633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail116,844 miles (+1,635)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,844 miles
    Test number
    567310088165
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,209 miles (+3,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    115,209 miles
    Test number
    887416262976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass111,440 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    111,440 miles
    Test number
    828395264139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail111,355 miles (+2,269)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,355 miles
    Test number
    982725849068
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass109,086 miles (+2,380)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,086 miles
    Test number
    376007476554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,706 miles (+322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,706 miles
    Test number
    479180213391
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail106,384 miles (+2,431)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,384 miles
    Test number
    678154349919
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass103,953 miles (+1,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,953 miles
    Test number
    734394530235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass102,879 miles (+5,677)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,879 miles
    Test number
    519934629936
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass97,202 miles1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,202 miles
    Test number
    229782435116
    • DangerousO/s rear tyre badly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front tyre cuts in outer sidewall

  12. Fail97,202 miles (+3,537)1 dangerous4 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,202 miles
    Test number
    505452135190
    • DangerousO/s rear tyre badly perished
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front tyre cuts in outer sidewall

  13. Pass93,665 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    93,665 miles
    Test number
    597876534110
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  14. Fail93,664 miles (+3,690)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,664 miles
    Test number
    515614334145
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  15. Pass89,974 miles (+2,645)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    89,974 miles
    Test number
    368645543132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel lines corroded.

  16. Pass87,329 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,329 miles
    Test number
    116476392412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded but not affecting performance

  17. Fail87,328 miles (+2,226)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,328 miles
    Test number
    277228482062
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded but not affecting performance

  18. Pass85,102 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    85,102 miles
    Test number
    117048591411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail85,102 miles (+17)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,102 miles
    Test number
    908078291099
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail85,085 miles (+3,263)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,085 miles
    Test number
    448446971067
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteDamage to n.s.f wheel rim.
    • NoteN.s.r tyre starting to miss shape.

  21. Pass81,822 miles (+4,031)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    81,822 miles
    Test number
    274432980034
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing edges

  22. Pass77,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    77,791 miles
    Test number
    402016239085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail77,787 miles (+2,517)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,787 miles
    Test number
    350346139000
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Fail75,270 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,270 miles
    Test number
    310919738089
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass75,270 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    75,270 miles
    Test number
    941619338008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass73,773 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    73,773 miles
    Test number
    283859537057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  27. Fail73,769 miles (+2,597)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,769 miles
    Test number
    624657037031
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  28. Pass71,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    71,172 miles
    Test number
    421811246078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L273 WLW

Does L273 WLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L273 WLW expired on 29 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L273 WLW?
The MOT on L273 WLW expired on 29 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L273 WLW done?
L273 WLW was recorded at 116,846 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2022, an average of 2,788 miles a year.
Has L273 WLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L273 WLW has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L273 WLW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L273 WLW find?
L273 WLW passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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