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K597 UWL

1992 Audi 100

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,778 mi
Last recorded147,778 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1992 Audi 100141,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK597 UWL
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 147,778 miles

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

fuel lines repaired under car

Fail 15 Jun 2008 147,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 135,640 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 135,633 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 124,182 miles

Dog cage fitted in tailgate space

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

General oil leaks

Near side rear brake sligtly slow in operation †

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2006 124,182 miles

Dog cage fitted in tailgate space

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

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

General oil leaks

Near side rear brake sligtly slow in operation †

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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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K597 UWL is a 1992 Audi 100 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K597 UWL, 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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What year was K597 UWL registered?

K597 UWL is a 1992 Audi 100, first registered on 6 August 1992.

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