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L738 UCL

1994 Audi 100

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,186 mi
Last recorded143,186 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Audi 100140,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL738 UCL
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 143,186 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 143,182 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 131,888 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 131,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre perished

nearside rear brake disc heavily corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 120,448 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/r brake disc rusted & pitted

rear flexi hoses could be clipped better.

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2009 112,213 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 112,208 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 103,549 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 103,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 100,115 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 100,093 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 97,975 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 97,900 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

excessive corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 7 Sep 2005 93,100 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

off/side/mirrow/cracked

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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L738 UCL is a 1994 Audi 100 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L738 UCL, 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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What year was L738 UCL registered?

L738 UCL is a 1994 Audi 100, first registered on 27 June 1994.

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