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L282 RUF

1993 Audi 100

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

151,712 mi
Last recorded151,712 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Audi 100146,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL282 RUF
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 151,712 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 150,665 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 150,665 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 140,829 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2022 140,829 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2022 140,725 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leak under vehicle.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to see brakes.

Fail 2 Jun 2022 140,685 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/r15-95h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/r15-95h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/r15-95h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/r15-95h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak under vehicle.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 7 Apr 2020 137,039 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 136,188 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 132,907 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 131,060 miles

front tyres devoid of tread inner edge

nearside rear sill damage

Pass 10 Sep 2015 127,302 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 124,442 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 118,926 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 115,201 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 115,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 112,625 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

nearside rear tyre 2mm edges

rear discs worn

washer leak

Fail 25 Aug 2011 112,571 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

nearside rear tyre 2mm edges

pad warning on

rear discs worn

washer leak

Pass 4 Sep 2010 108,789 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n.s.f. brake hose buldged

n.s.r. tyre 3mm

Pass 3 Sep 2009 105,859 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 103,081 miles

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

rear number plate poor

Fail 5 Sep 2008 103,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear number plate poor

Pass 17 Aug 2007 100,271 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 96,229 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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L282 RUF is a 1993 Audi 100 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L282 RUF, 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 L282 RUF registered?

L282 RUF is a 1993 Audi 100, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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