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Audi Cabriolet

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 2,598 cc

L81 UVAMOT history

L81 UVA is a blue petrol Audi Cabriolet first used on 9 Jun 1994. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 30,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2022
Mileage
30,374 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L81 UVA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Cabriolet
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
9 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

L81 UVA was last recorded at 30,374 miles on 8 Dec 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 May 2014: 21,580 miles, lower than 121,015 miles on 13 May 2013.

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
30,374 miles · 6 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 30,374 miles
  • 2020 – 28,898 miles
  • 2019 – 25,839 miles
  • 2018 – 24,461 miles
  • 2017 – 23,507 miles
  • 2016 – 23,165 miles
  • 2015 – 22,418 miles
  • 2014 – 21,580 miles
  • 2013 – 121,015 miles
  • 2012 – 20,602 miles
  • 2010 – 19,807 miles
  • 2009 – 18,684 miles
  • 2008 – 16,919 miles
  • 2007 – 15,530 miles
  • 2006 – 14,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,374 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass30,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    30,374 miles
    Test number
    867319935173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail30,374 miles (+1,476)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,374 miles
    Test number
    232300977205
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass28,898 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    28,898 miles
    Test number
    509721279846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail28,883 miles (+3,044)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,883 miles
    Test number
    482977856967
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass25,839 miles (+1,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    25,839 miles
    Test number
    202897746748
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass24,461 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    24,461 miles
    Test number
    435430750502
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail24,461 miles (+954)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,461 miles
    Test number
    452290503309
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass23,507 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    23,507 miles
    Test number
    198617649917
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail23,480 miles (+315)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,480 miles
    Test number
    180699412705
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass23,165 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    23,165 miles
    Test number
    267286275065
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty inner face (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail23,145 miles (+727)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,145 miles
    Test number
    513583804421
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brings on the hazards (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brings on the hazards (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking/perishing badly strong advisory

  12. Pass22,418 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    22,418 miles
    Test number
    299238445488
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres perishing badly on outer walls

  13. Fail22,418 miles (+838)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,418 miles
    Test number
    976558545149
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres perishing badly on outer walls

  14. Pass21,580 miles (-99,435)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    21,580 miles
    Test number
    237386834466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass121,015 miles (+100,413)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    121,015 miles
    Test number
    355203133146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    20,602 miles
    Test number
    855962252194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail20,602 miles (+795)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,602 miles
    Test number
    646190052153
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Fail19,807 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,807 miles
    Test number
    120699450295
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBoth front discs slightly worn and corroded

  19. Pass19,807 miles (+1,123)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    19,807 miles
    Test number
    661999850205
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBoth front discs slightly worn and corroded

  20. Pass18,684 miles (+1,765)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    18,684 miles
    Test number
    543269959260
    • NoteWipers smear slightly.

  21. Pass16,919 miles (+1,389)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,919 miles
    Test number
    382982758448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,530 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    15,530 miles
    Test number
    831304477272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,685 miles
    Test number
    224831076269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L81 UVA

Does L81 UVA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L81 UVA expired on 13 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L81 UVA?
The MOT on L81 UVA expired on 13 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L81 UVA done?
L81 UVA was recorded at 30,374 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2021, an average of 1,033 miles a year.
Has L81 UVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L81 UVA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L81 UVA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 May 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L81 UVA find?
L81 UVA passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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