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L140 HMS

1993 Audi 100

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

209,761 mi
Last recorded209,761 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Audi 100146,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 HMS
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 209,761 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 209,757 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 209,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear bumper insecure

offside rear lens slight damage

Pass 15 Apr 2010 209,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bumper insecure

offside rear lens slight damage

Pass 6 Apr 2009 202,893 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 202,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 191,641 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 191,635 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 179,751 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 170,478 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 170,478 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L140 HMS is a 1993 Audi 100 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L140 HMS, 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.

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L140 HMS is a 1993 Audi 100, first registered on 24 September 1993.

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