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J488 CWX

1992 Audi 100

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,004 mi
Last recorded142,004 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Audi 100141,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ488 CWX
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 142,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake system M.I.L. on.

bulb warning M.I.L. on.

fuel pipe corroded at rear.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

speedo head deriorated and not reading accurate.

Fail 16 May 2012 141,983 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake system M.I.L. on.

bulb warning M.I.L. on.

fuel pipe corroded at rear.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

speedo head deriorated and not reading accurate.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 138,383 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 134,847 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 141,480 miles

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

front o/s and n/s track control arm bushes worn

Pass 20 Nov 2007 128,107 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 123,559 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 123,559 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 117,704 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 117,640 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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J488 CWX is a 1992 Audi 100 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 J488 CWX, 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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J488 CWX is a 1992 Audi 100, first registered on 22 April 1992.

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