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VHK 472L

1972 Audi 100

Beige Petrol 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,242 mi
Last recorded45,242 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1972 Audi 10059,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHK 472L
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 45,242 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 45,201 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 45,000 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 44,941 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 44,924 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 44,924 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VHK 472L is a 1972 Audi 100 in Beige with a 1,871cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Audi 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 59,520 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 VHK 472L, 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 54 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 VHK 472L registered?

VHK 472L is a 1972 Audi 100, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is VHK 472L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHK 472L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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