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DBP 151L

1973 Audi 100

Brown Petrol 1760cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,561 mi
Last recorded82,561 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 1973 Audi 10060,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBP 151L
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,760cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 82,561 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 82,558 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 82,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 80,322 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front floor and offside front inner wing corroded, but not in prescribed areas

offside front tyre tread wearing on the outer edge

Fail 5 May 2016 80,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside of the rear (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front floor and offside front inner wing corroded, but not in prescribed areas

offside front tyre tread wearing on the outer edge

Fail 24 Aug 2015 80,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front tyre tread wearing on the outside edge

Pass 12 Aug 2014 76,383 miles

Slight play rear wheel bearings

Both front lower suspension arm ball joint boots splitting but preventing the ingress of dirt

Exhaust blow close to excessive

Heavy corrossion to offside front floor/sill/arch just outside of prescribed area of suspension

Nearside rear exhaust hanger missing

Nearside track rod end boot repaired with tape

Offside rear exhaust hanger heavily perished

Slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 31 May 2013 76,335 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2012 76,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 76,131 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2010 75,272 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs are pitted

Fail 8 Jul 2010 75,272 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs are pitted

Pass 16 Feb 2009 73,963 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 73,963 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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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DBP 151L is a 1973 Audi 100 in Brown with a 1,760cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1973 Audi 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 60,938 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 DBP 151L, 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 53 years old, this Audi 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DBP 151L is a 1973 Audi 100, first registered on 22 March 1973.

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