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B597 KCH

1985 Audi 100

Blue Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,916 mi
Last recorded104,916 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1985 Audi 100125,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB597 KCH
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 104,916 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 103,625 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 103,208 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 103,206 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside wingmirror deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2005 100,137 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Oct 2005 100,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advice fuel filter rusted

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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B597 KCH is a 1985 Audi 100 in Blue with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B597 KCH, 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.

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What year was B597 KCH registered?

B597 KCH is a 1985 Audi 100, first registered on 24 April 1985.

Is B597 KCH safe to buy?

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