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K498 MBP

1992 Audi 100

Green Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

275,312 mi
Last recorded275,312 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Audi 100141,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK498 MBP
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 275,312 miles

10 spots of corrosion + nsr braks binding corosion on rear brake discs

Fail 19 Oct 2011 275,312 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2010 274,346 miles

+ nsr brake disc

10 spots of corrosion see block plan

Fail 18 Oct 2010 274,346 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

+ nsr brake disc

10 spots of corrosion see block plan

Pass 20 Oct 2009 270,025 miles

20 spots of corrosion se4e block plan

=all brake pipes & petrol pipes

Fail 12 Oct 2009 270,025 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

20 spots of corrosion se4e block plan

Pass 15 Oct 2008 264,158 miles

20 spots of corrosion see block plan + rear corssarm arm

Pass 15 Oct 2007 256,041 miles

22 spots of corrosion + petrol pipes

Pass 16 Oct 2006 252,130 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

as test number 950359186262

Fail 16 Oct 2006 252,126 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning light on

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 MBP is a 1992 Audi 100 in Green with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K498 MBP, 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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K498 MBP is a 1992 Audi 100, first registered on 18 September 1992.

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