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L271 HYW

1993 Audi 100

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,072 mi
Last recorded125,072 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1993 Audi 100146,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL271 HYW
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 125,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 125,072 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 120,203 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on inner and outer tread

Fail 16 Apr 2018 120,203 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on inner and outer tread

Pass 29 Mar 2017 117,506 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 113,838 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 113,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 107,056 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 107,052 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 103,510 miles

front suspention soft

n/s/front tyre small cut no cords showing

n/s/rear tyre underinflated poss punchure

Pass 25 Apr 2013 100,353 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 100,352 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust has bad rattle suspect cat

Pass 24 Apr 2012 96,272 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 96,264 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

advise tracking osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 May 2011 88,883 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 88,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 75,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 60,132 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 60,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 52,008 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 40,621 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 24,787 miles

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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L271 HYW is a 1993 Audi 100 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L271 HYW, 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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What year was L271 HYW registered?

L271 HYW is a 1993 Audi 100, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L271 HYW safe to buy?

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