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K257 FRE

1992 Audi 100

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

223,689 mi
Last recorded223,689 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1992 Audi 100141,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK257 FRE
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 223,689 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear/movement in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear/movement in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp lens cracked

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Rear both lamp lenses damaged/cracked

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to show age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all tyres are 17 years old

vehicle under-body showing surface corrosion in places and also under-body and components covered in under-seal in places

Fail 4 Sep 2023 223,686 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear/movement in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear/movement in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp lens cracked

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Rear both lamp lenses damaged/cracked

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to show age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all tyres are 17 years old

vehicle under-body showing surface corrosion in places and also under-body and components covered in under-seal in places

Pass 14 Sep 2018 223,622 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens broken

Fail 12 Sep 2018 223,622 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens broken

emissions not tested

Fail 26 Feb 2008 223,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both rear brake hoses deteriorating

front brake pads wearing low

front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Jan 2007 207,165 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 207,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 192,547 miles

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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K257 FRE is a 1992 Audi 100 in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K257 FRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K257 FRE registered?

K257 FRE is a 1992 Audi 100, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K257 FRE safe to buy?

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