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A852 RUD

1985 Audi 100

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

150,991 mi
Last recorded150,991 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1985 Audi 100125,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA852 RUD
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2009 150,991 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 144,586 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 144,586 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 133,537 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 133,537 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Audi 100?

Based on 55,546 MOT tests across 10,592 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
4,032
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,703
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,994
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,589
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 2,350
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,112
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A852 RUD is a 1985 Audi 100 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1985 Audi 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 125,305 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi 100 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,703 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A852 RUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Audi 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A852 RUD registered?

A852 RUD is a 1985 Audi 100, first registered on 18 November 1985.

Is A852 RUD safe to buy?

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