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C42 DYE

1986 Audi 100

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

66,086 mi
Last recorded66,086 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2006
Typical for 1986 Audi 100134,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC42 DYE
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2006 66,086 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advanc e surface corrosion to both rear axle mountings

oil to n/s/f chassis

Fail 24 Feb 2006 65,855 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

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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C42 DYE is a 1986 Audi 100 in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1986 Audi 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 134,729 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 C42 DYE, 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 40 years old, this Audi 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C42 DYE registered?

C42 DYE is a 1986 Audi 100, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C42 DYE safe to buy?

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