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L842 JWL

1994 Audi 100

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

247,504 mi
Last recorded247,504 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Audi 100140,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL842 JWL
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 247,504 miles

chip in windscreen under 40mm in zone B and chip in zone A under 10mm

front tyre treads getting low on inner edges

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre tread worn uneven on outer edge

offside of rear bumper broken

offside rear light lens cracked

offside rear tyre tread getting close to limit mark

Fail 15 Mar 2010 247,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chip in windscreen under 40mm in zone B and chip in zone A under 10mm

front tyre treads getting low on inner edges

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre tread worn uneven on outer edge

offside of rear bumper broken

offside rear light lens cracked

offside rear tyre tread getting close to limit mark

Pass 16 Mar 2009 228,246 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside cv boot perishing

nearside front tyre tread low on edge and side wall damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2009 228,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside cv boot perishing

nearside front tyre tread low on edge and side wall damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2008 210,738 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads and discs in poor condition

rear tyres slightly out of shape

trims missing from front bumper/ grill

Fail 7 Mar 2008 210,713 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads and discs in poor condition

rear tyres slightly out of shape

trims missing from front bumper/ grill

Pass 14 Mar 2007 188,070 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 188,070 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise rear pads look low

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise front discs worn

advise front to rear fuel pipes rusty

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise n/s and o/s front TCA arm bushes perished and slighty worn

advise n/s/f cv boot perished

advise n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

advise o/s/f flexy hose perished

advise o/s/f headlamp glass cracked and damp

advise play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Mar 2006 162,723 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 162,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L842 JWL is a 1994 Audi 100 in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L842 JWL, 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 L842 JWL registered?

L842 JWL is a 1994 Audi 100, first registered on 15 February 1994.

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