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90 CDV

1989 Audi 90

Red Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,469 mi
Last recorded99,469 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Audi 90138,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration90 CDV
MakeAudi
Model90
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 99,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 99,469 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 99,454 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 99,454 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel noise when rotated

Fail 31 Aug 2012 99,393 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust middle box rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2011 98,910 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 98,907 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 98,405 miles

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

cracks on front number plate

exhaust rubbers perishing

Fail 17 Jan 2009 98,367 miles

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

Advise both rear tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 97,922 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 97,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2005 96,022 miles

How Reliable is the Audi 90?

Based on 13,403 MOT tests across 2,557 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
2,736
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,557
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,012
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 710
Brake pipe excessively corroded 649
fog lamp not working 612
parking brake recording little or no effort 597
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90 CDV is a 1989 Audi 90 in Red with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1989 Audi 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 138,790 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 90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,012 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 90 CDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Audi 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 90 CDV registered?

90 CDV is a 1989 Audi 90, first registered on 8 June 1989.

Is 90 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 90 CDV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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