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L54 CNR

1994 Audi 100

Black Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

259,005 mi
Last recorded259,005 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Audi 100140,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL54 CNR
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 259,005 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 258,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative indicators not operating via stalk (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

whole underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2022 258,905 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 258,256 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 slightly corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

brake compensator valve slightly corroded

brake pad wear indicator light on dash, brake pads not worn

presenter states odometer has beeb changed. millage around 225k

Pass 17 Jun 2016 224,627 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 224,607 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 223,297 miles

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

both rear wishbones corroded

brake pad warning light on

front brake pad warning wire broken

offside rear cv boot split

Fail 22 Apr 2015 223,297 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear wishbones corroded

brake pad warning light on

front brake pad warning wire broken

offside rear cv boot split

Pass 26 Mar 2014 219,949 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 219,949 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 215,307 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 20 Mar 2013 215,216 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad warning light on

offside indicator lens fallen off but not showing white light

Pass 7 Mar 2012 207,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pad warning wire broken

Fail 8 Mar 2011 198,122 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

only just got through emissions test

Pass 8 Mar 2011 198,122 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

only just got through emissions test

Fail 24 Mar 2010 186,914 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 186,914 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 186,278 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 179,097 miles

Brake warning light on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2008 174,167 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2007 165,762 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 160,304 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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L54 CNR is a 1994 Audi 100 in Black with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1994 Audi 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 140,986 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 L54 CNR, 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 32 years old, this Audi 100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L54 CNR is a 1994 Audi 100, first registered on 21 May 1994.

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