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B685 WOD

1985 Audi 100

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

116,920 mi
Last recorded116,920 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1985 Audi 100125,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB685 WOD
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2021 116,920 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front seat backs have slight play both sides

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front position lamp slightly dim

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 116,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside wing mirror glass slightly deterorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

both front seat uprights have slight play

main beam will not stay on

Fail 9 Sep 2020 116,660 miles

Exhaust system insecure various rubber mounting broken or missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking possible from brake pipe union (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside wing mirror glass slightly deterorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear slightly tight to rotate

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

both front seat uprights have slight play

main beam will not stay on

Pass 12 Sep 2019 115,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front seat uprights have slight play

master cylinder appears damp no sign on leaks

wing mirrors slightly deterorated both sides

Pass 10 Sep 2018 115,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake hose perished

both front seat backs have slight play

brake master cylinder appears to be damp no signs of leaks

mirror glass deterorating both sides

Fail 10 Sep 2018 115,080 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake hose perished

both front seat backs have slight play

brake master cylinder appears to be damp no signs of leaks

mirror glass deterorating both sides

Pass 15 Sep 2017 114,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump (2.3.3b)

both mirror glasses deteriorating

front seat backs have slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2017 114,407 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

all exhaust mounting rubbers perished and split

both front wiper blades split at ends

both mirror glasses deterorating

front seat backs have slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2016 41,991 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

movement in front seat backs

offside wiper blade split

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 5 Sep 2016 41,991 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

movement in front seat backs

offside wiper blade split

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Sep 2015 111,838 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play & dust cover slightly deteriorated (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

movement in front seat backs

nearside front indicator slightly loose

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear service brake effort only just met requirements

Fail 10 Sep 2015 111,838 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play & dust cover slightly deteriorated (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

movement in front seat backs

nearside front indicator slightly loose

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear service brake effort only just met requirements

Pass 16 Sep 2014 110,707 miles

All brake pipes are rusty

N/S CV boot is perished

N/S mirror is US

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S mirror is pooor

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Possible leak of brake fluid Wet around master cylinder No leak found

Fail 8 Sep 2014 110,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

All brake pipes are rusty

N/S CV boot is perished

N/S mirror is US

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S mirror is pooor

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Possible leak of brake fluid Wet around master cylinder No leak found

Pass 12 Sep 2013 109,475 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 109,475 miles

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

N/S Mirror lens U/S

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 108,080 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake pedal pulses on application, no abs fitted

oil leak from gearbox area

park/ low fluid warning lamp flashes intermittently

slight damage to nearside front corner of vehicle

slight interaction in offside rear light cluster

slight smear from nearside wiper

Fail 23 Jul 2012 108,079 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake pedal pulses on application, no abs fitted

brake warning lamp on dash flashes continually

oil leak from gearbox area

slight damage to nearside front corner of vehicle

slight interaction in offside rear light cluster

slight smear from nearside wiper

Pass 25 Jul 2011 106,451 miles

Brake pedal pulses and a warning light comes on dash board

Brake pipes are rusty

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper is insecure

Movement in drivers seat back

N/S sill is rusty

N/S/R rear tyre has a cut in the tread and is worn close to the limit

O/S/R inner wheel arch is rusty

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight blow on exhaust

Tyre size 185/70/14

Fail 25 Jul 2011 106,451 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Brake pedal pulses and a warning light comes on dash board

Brake pipes are rusty

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper is insecure

Movement in drivers seat back

N/S sill is rusty

N/S/R rear tyre has a cut in the tread and is worn close to the limit

O/S/R inner wheel arch is rusty

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight blow on exhaust

Tyre size 185/70/14

Pass 23 Jul 2010 105,570 miles

Brake warning light is on

N/S door mirror is distorted and of no use

N/S sill area is rusty

N/S/f brake pipe is rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S/F brake pipe is rusty

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Paulse is felt through brake pedal

Rear brake pipes are rusty

Rubber bush in track control arm is split and perished

Sticker over the main beam warning light

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inside and close to the limit

n/s/r tyre is worn on the outside and close to the limit

o/s/r tyre is worn on the inside and close to the limit

Fail 20 Jul 2010 105,570 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake warning light is on

N/S door mirror is distorted and of no use

N/S sill area is rusty

N/S/f brake pipe is rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S/F brake pipe is rusty

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Paulse is felt through brake pedal

Rear brake pipes are rusty

Rubber bush in track control arm is split and perished

Sticker over the main beam warning light

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inside and close to the limit

n/s/r tyre is worn on the outside and close to the limit

o/s/r tyre is worn on the inside and close to the limit

Pass 23 Jul 2009 100,405 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 104,002 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

bonnet will not stay open on its own accord

boot will not stay ope on its own accord

brake pad warning wires broken

brake warning lamp flashing on the instrument display

drivers door mirror glass in poor condition

drivers interior door handle loose

n/s/r inner position lamp does not work

o/s/r outer door handle loose

passenger side door mirror offers no rear visability

Pass 18 Jul 2008 103,111 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 103,111 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all rubber components on the front suspension system are showing signs of deterioration through splits and cracks, but have no excess movement

both brake pad warning wires broken

both door mirror glasses are of a yemporary type, the n/s does not give a view to the rear.

brake pedal vibrates slightly when depressed

n/sr position lamp not working, but 2 are fitted and the other one works

o/s headlamp chipped

o/s/r outside door handle is broken

Pass 28 Jul 2007 101,572 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 101,571 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower arm inner bushes spliting

both rear tyres slightly perished in tread

brake warning light on dash

exhaust slightly smoking

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front indicator light unit loose

o/s rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2006 97,933 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 97,933 miles

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

brake warning light on dash, †steering bit ruff on lock to lock check when jacked up, †both front shox leaking, †near side mirror unusable, †

numerous leaks in engine bay, †shox bit soft, †off side head light chiped not effecting pattern, †number plate lamps bit dim, †slight blow mid exhaust section, †

Pass 15 Jul 2005 94,368 miles

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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B685 WOD is a 1985 Audi 100 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 B685 WOD, 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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B685 WOD is a 1985 Audi 100, first registered on 28 January 1985.

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