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K178 MES

1993 Audi 100

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,331 mi
Last recorded136,331 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 Audi 100146,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK178 MES
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2008 136,331 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 124,289 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 124,289 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 116,176 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 116,176 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Front anit-roll bar to wishbone bush's worn - not yet excessive

Metal fuel lines corroded - not yet excessive

Nail in n/s/f tyre.

Rubber fuel lines split - Not leaking fuel

Strong smell of fuel - no evidence of fuel leak.

Unable to inspect front anti- roll bar and handbrake lever mountings due to guards fixed to vehicle.

underbody of vehicle corroded- not yet excessive †

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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K178 MES is a 1993 Audi 100 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Audi 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 146,532 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 K178 MES, 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 33 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 K178 MES registered?

K178 MES is a 1993 Audi 100, first registered on 16 June 1993.

Is K178 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for K178 MES shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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