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FRB 243L

1981 Audi 100

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,598 mi
Last recorded71,598 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 Audi 10087,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRB 243L
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 71,598 miles

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

fuel pipe hanging low on offside seal

Fail 3 Jun 2017 71,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

fuel pipe hanging low on offside seal

Pass 25 Jun 2016 70,850 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 70,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 70,129 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 70,129 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 70,127 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 69,985 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 69,231 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 69,295 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 68,657 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 67,150 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 67,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 67,007 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 66,475 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 66,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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FRB 243L is a 1981 Audi 100 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 Audi 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 87,236 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 FRB 243L, 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 45 years old, this Audi 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FRB 243L registered?

FRB 243L is a 1981 Audi 100, first registered on 11 March 1981.

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