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Audi Cabriolet

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 2,309 cc

L35 HNTMOT history

L35 HNT is a blue petrol Audi Cabriolet first used on 23 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 126,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
126,283 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
1,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L35 HNT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Cabriolet
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,309 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
23 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L35 HNT was last recorded at 126,283 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 1,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jun 2016: 123,561 miles, lower than 123,562 miles on 9 Jun 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,417 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,866 miles
Average per year
1,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,283 miles
  • 2025 – 124,417 miles
  • 2024 – 123,561 miles
  • 2023 – 123,561 miles
  • 2022 – 123,561 miles
  • 2021 – 123,561 miles
  • 2020 – 123,561 miles
  • 2019 – 123,561 miles
  • 2018 – 123,561 miles
  • 2017 – 123,561 miles
  • 2016 – 123,561 miles
  • 2015 – 123,562 miles
  • 2014 – 123,497 miles
  • 2013 – 121,316 miles
  • 2012 – 119,461 miles
  • 2011 – 117,137 miles
  • 2010 – 114,986 miles
  • 2009 – 112,693 miles
  • 2008 – 110,314 miles
  • 2007 – 108,065 miles
  • 2006 – 105,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,283 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Failure6 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

34 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,283 miles (+1,866)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    126,283 miles
    Test number
    598660852777
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,417 miles (+856)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    124,417 miles
    Test number
    368084302895
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass123,561 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    123,561 miles
    Test number
    893748075131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail123,561 miles1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,561 miles
    Test number
    563833200691
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass123,561 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    123,561 miles
    Test number
    366786847142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass123,561 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    123,561 miles
    Test number
    152126410079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass123,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    123,561 miles
    Test number
    803400495234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,561 miles3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,561 miles
    Test number
    627625887407
    • DangerousNearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass123,561 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,561 miles
    Test number
    109093231059
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail123,561 miles4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,561 miles
    Test number
    501235587101
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass123,561 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    123,561 miles
    Test number
    408967013884
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail123,561 miles2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,561 miles
    Test number
    103242102302
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass123,561 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    123,561 miles
    Test number
    881719810801
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Fail123,561 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,561 miles
    Test number
    319591869980
    • FailureHorn not working intermittent (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass123,561 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    123,561 miles
    Test number
    214373891143
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting broken but still supported
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Fail123,561 miles (-1)1 dangerous8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,561 miles
    Test number
    217376932275
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting broken but still supported
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass123,562 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    123,562 miles
    Test number
    977160065180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail123,561 miles (+64)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,561 miles
    Test number
    218319055435
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCentre silencer not fully supported
    • NoteWipers smearing

  19. Pass123,497 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    123,497 miles
    Test number
    239538244431
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteVibration from rear brakes

  20. Fail123,497 miles (+2,181)9 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,497 miles
    Test number
    348382444138
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • FailureRear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteVibration from rear brakes

  21. Pass121,316 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    121,316 miles
    Test number
    197160253189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteLight output of both dipped beams slightly reduced

  22. Fail121,315 miles (+1,854)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,315 miles
    Test number
    657814543120
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteLight output of both dipped beams slightly reduced
    • NoteWipers not resting in the parked position

  23. Pass119,461 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    119,461 miles
    Test number
    477159142163
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Fail119,461 miles (+2,324)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,461 miles
    Test number
    737649842147
    • FailureNearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  25. Pass117,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    117,137 miles
    Test number
    396803221156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail117,137 miles (+2,151)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,137 miles
    Test number
    905227111103
    • FailureCentre Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  27. Pass114,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    114,986 miles
    Test number
    242538010472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail114,986 miles (+2,293)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,986 miles
    Test number
    332098010152
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  29. Pass112,693 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    112,693 miles
    Test number
    160703619166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail112,384 miles (+2,070)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,384 miles
    Test number
    734011679008
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edge

  31. Pass110,314 miles (+2,249)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    110,314 miles
    Test number
    720307668098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass108,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    108,065 miles
    Test number
    661231757051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail108,065 miles (+2,759)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,065 miles
    Test number
    850760157036
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  34. Pass105,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    105,306 miles
    Test number
    632857736047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L35 HNT

Does L35 HNT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L35 HNT is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L35 HNT?
The MOT on L35 HNT is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L35 HNT done?
L35 HNT was recorded at 126,283 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 1,038 miles a year.
Has L35 HNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L35 HNT has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L35 HNT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L35 HNT find?
L35 HNT passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: general underside corrosion; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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