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D303 ALW

1986 Audi 100

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,811 mi
Last recorded81,811 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Audi 100134,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD303 ALW
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 81,811 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 88,579 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2016 110,492 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 110,682 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 110,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

low brake pad warning wiring broken.

offside metal fuel pipes slightly corroded.

offside rear handbrake cable slightly seized.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 108,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 108,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 106,811 miles

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2010 105,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipes slight corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2010 105,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

fuel pipes slight corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2009 103,102 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 103,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fuel pipe are slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2008 100,063 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 100,063 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 97,016 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 97,014 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 93,745 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 93,744 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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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D303 ALW is a 1986 Audi 100 in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D303 ALW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D303 ALW registered?

D303 ALW is a 1986 Audi 100, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D303 ALW safe to buy?

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