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L279 VNS

1993 Audi 100

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,556 mi
Last recorded125,556 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 Audi 100146,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL279 VNS
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2011 125,556 miles

front and rear pads 75% worn

slight corrossion on all discs

Pass 6 Feb 2010 118,753 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light is illuminated

Pass 24 Jan 2009 114,471 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake pad waring light on but unable to see brake pads

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 23 Jan 2009 114,466 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake pad waring light on but unable to see brake pads

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 5 Feb 2008 112,095 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2007 107,724 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 102,294 miles

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

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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L279 VNS is a 1993 Audi 100 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L279 VNS, 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 L279 VNS registered?

L279 VNS is a 1993 Audi 100, first registered on 19 October 1993.

Is L279 VNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L279 VNS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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