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J385 TRX

1992 Audi 100

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

229,213 mi
Last recorded229,213 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1992 Audi 100141,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ385 TRX
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 229,213 miles

pad warning light on slight judder ns front

Fail 23 Nov 2012 229,213 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

pad warning light on slight judder ns front

Pass 29 Nov 2011 223,305 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 223,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 217,038 miles

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

front brake flexi hoses perising

slight bind os rear brake

Pass 26 Nov 2009 210,392 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 210,292 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 201,944 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 201,910 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 197,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all rear brake ferrules lightly corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2007 197,542 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all rear brake ferrules lightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2006 191,697 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 191,688 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.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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J385 TRX is a 1992 Audi 100 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1992 Audi 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 141,236 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 J385 TRX, 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 34 years old, this Audi 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J385 TRX registered?

J385 TRX is a 1992 Audi 100, first registered on 2 January 1992.

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