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K478 LMX

1993 Audi 100

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

885,224 mi
Last recorded885,224 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1993 Audi 100146,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK478 LMX
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 885,224 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 885,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 83,788 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 83,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 83,120 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 83,106 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 82,663 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 181,925 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 89,046 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 89,046 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 79,963 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 78,872 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possibly manifold? (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 78,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner lower rear facing arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possibly manifold? (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 77,287 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 77,287 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 76,083 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 74,506 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (rattly)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 74,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (rattly)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 72,767 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 71,111 miles

both rear dices worn

Fail 5 Oct 2010 71,111 miles

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

both rear dices worn

Pass 8 Oct 2009 96,477 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 96,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 67,092 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 67,092 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 65,036 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 63,249 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 609,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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K478 LMX is a 1993 Audi 100 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K478 LMX, 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 K478 LMX registered?

K478 LMX is a 1993 Audi 100, first registered on 7 June 1993.

Is K478 LMX safe to buy?

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