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FRB 321L

1972 Audi 100

Orange Petrol 1760cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

47,078 mi
Last recorded47,078 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1972 Audi 10059,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRB 321L
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,760cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2014 47,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r boot corroed

Pass 15 Mar 2011 47,073 miles

N/S/F Outer Cv Gaitor Damp

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight Brake Bind TO N/S/F Wheel

Fail 14 Mar 2011 47,072 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

N/S/F Outer Cv Gaitor Damp

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight Brake Bind TO N/S/F Wheel

Pass 9 Apr 2010 47,055 miles

Imbalance High at 24%

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

O/S Headlamp Chipped

O/S/F wheel bearing has very slight play.

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

Radiator Insecure

Fail 6 Apr 2010 47,052 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Imbalance High at 24%

O/S Headlamp Chipped

Radiator Insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2009 46,726 miles

Front brakes still have 21% imbalance. A pass and advise situation, just within tolerance, I recommend further investigation - inboard discs on this model.

Minor hole in rear backbox - very small.

Rear light lens cracked on near side - not showing any white light at present time.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight hissing noise when brake pedal depressed. Car is automatic. Pedal not sinking to floor, doesen't appear to be leaking - checked - passed brake test. Again, I would recommend further investigation.

Fail 5 Jan 2009 46,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Upper Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Minor hole in rear backbox - very small.

Rear light lens cracked on near side - not showing any white light at present time.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 46,011 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 45,199 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 45,033 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 45,012 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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FRB 321L is a 1972 Audi 100 in Orange with a 1,760cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 FRB 321L, 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.

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FRB 321L is a 1972 Audi 100, first registered on 8 August 1972.

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