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YDV 485K

1972 Audi 100

Maroon Petrol 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,007 mi
Last recorded77,007 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 1972 Audi 10059,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDV 485K
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 77,007 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 77,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 76,343 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 76,327 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Obscured by bumper (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 75,722 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 75,700 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 75,324 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 75,302 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 75,232 miles

Underside of car covered in underseal

Pass 29 Sep 2017 75,069 miles

Nearside Front knock on right hand steering lock from nearside front

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 75,068 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake vacuum hose split at manifold (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases various leaks on system (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure engine compartment (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable top grease cap damaged (2.2.C.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fuel hose insecure on fuel tank at rear (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Fuel hose insecure pipe insecure along floorpan (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Steering system fouling right hand lock (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose slightly chafed fouling clutch cable (7.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated perished but not leaking (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated gaiter twisted (2.2.D.2d)

cloth covered hoses fouling exhaust by gearbox

Pass 29 Sep 2016 75,067 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 75,067 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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YDV 485K is a 1972 Audi 100 in Maroon with a 1,871cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YDV 485K, 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 YDV 485K registered?

YDV 485K is a 1972 Audi 100, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is YDV 485K safe to buy?

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