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L294 GYU

1993 Audi 100

Grey Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,576 mi
Last recorded148,576 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1993 Audi 100146,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL294 GYU
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 148,576 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 148,531 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 146,882 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 142,195 miles

both front suspension arm inner bushes starting to tear from bonding

fuel pipes corroding

n/s rear brake caliper carrier repaired due to no available parts (obsolete)

new brake pads and discs's fitted to rear needs 500 miles or so to bed in.

suspect both rear anti roll bar links ball joints siezed but hard to tell during test

various suspension bushes perishing due to age

Fail 7 May 2013 142,190 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

both front suspension arm inner bushes starting to tear from bonding

fuel pipes corroding

n/s rear brake disc in poor corroded condition

suspect both rear anti roll bar links ball joints siezed but hard to tell during test

various suspension bushes perishing due to age

Pass 24 Apr 2012 138,931 miles

2 x exhaust clamp sleeves corroding

both front wiper blades splitting but still clearing the screen

Pass 28 Apr 2011 136,651 miles

HANDBRAKE ONLT JUST PASSED TEST

SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP STEERING COLUMN BUSH

SOME AREAS ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE GOING RUSTY,ADVISE WAXOIL TREATMENT

Pass 20 Apr 2010 133,674 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 133,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2009 128,955 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 128,955 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 125,270 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 121,315 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 121,313 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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L294 GYU is a 1993 Audi 100 in Grey with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L294 GYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L294 GYU registered?

L294 GYU is a 1993 Audi 100, first registered on 6 December 1993.

Is L294 GYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L294 GYU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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