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L656 SHT

1993 Audi 100

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

237,518 mi
Last recorded237,518 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1993 Audi 100146,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL656 SHT
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 237,518 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 2 Jan 2013 237,518 miles

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

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2011 232,131 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from engine

rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2011 232,131 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from engine

rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 229,715 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake discs pitted on inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2010 229,715 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs pitted on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2009 227,171 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 227,171 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 223,038 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 223,038 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 215,171 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 215,087 miles

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

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2006 206,522 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 206,522 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

undercar fuel pipes slightly rusty

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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L656 SHT is a 1993 Audi 100 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L656 SHT, 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 L656 SHT registered?

L656 SHT is a 1993 Audi 100, first registered on 4 August 1993.

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