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K498 BRP

1993 Audi 100

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

274,394 mi
Last recorded274,394 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1993 Audi 100146,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK498 BRP
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 274,394 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2012 274,394 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2011 271,075 miles

centre exhaust mtg rubber split

glow plug light flashing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2011 271,075 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

centre exhaust mtg rubber split

glow plug light flashing

Pass 15 Jan 2010 265,343 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 262,125 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 262,122 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 255,640 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 255,517 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

play in suspension sub frame bushes

Pass 13 Apr 2007 247,838 miles

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn to legal minimum

Fail 30 Mar 2007 247,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

offside & nearside front tyre worn to minimum

Pass 22 Apr 2006 240,779 miles

front & rear tyres worn close to legal minimum

n/s headlamp light out put reduced

some splitting of o/s & n/s front sub frame rear †mounting †

Fail 21 Apr 2006 240,779 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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K498 BRP is a 1993 Audi 100 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 K498 BRP, 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 K498 BRP registered?

K498 BRP is a 1993 Audi 100, first registered on 1 February 1993.

Is K498 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K498 BRP shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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