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N977 DDB

1996 Audi 100

Blue Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

91,099 mi
Last recorded91,099 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Audi 10097,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN977 DDB
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 91,099 miles

Nearside Front Top mount has slight play.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 91,099 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Top mount has slight play.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 89,026 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 89,026 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 87,101 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 87,096 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 84,857 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise fuel pipes slightly corroded

all brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2015 84,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 84,626 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 82,566 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag lamp on

front brake discs rusty

n/s rear brake gripping slightly

o/s front roadwheel has different securing nut to usual but is secure at time of testing

Fail 12 Jan 2011 82,531 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag lamp on

front brake discs rusty

n/s rear brake gripping slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2008 80,447 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads getting worn

offside front tyre worn at inner edge but due to tread pattern ok at time of test

Fail 15 Aug 2008 80,443 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads getting worn

offside front tyre worn at inner edge but due to tread pattern ok at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2007 77,349 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 19 Feb 2007 76,597 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s.f fog lamp insecure †

n/s/f a/r/b drag boots split

Pass 25 Mar 2006 60,995 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 60,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N977 DDB is a 1996 Audi 100 in Blue with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1996 Audi 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 97,901 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 N977 DDB, 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 30 years old, this Audi 100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N977 DDB registered?

N977 DDB is a 1996 Audi 100, first registered on 20 May 1996.

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