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B229 FDM

1985 Audi 90

Silver Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

260,803 mi
Last recorded260,803 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2013
Typical for 1985 Audi 90127,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB229 FDM
MakeAudi
Model90
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2013 260,803 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 259,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 255,061 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 251,021 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 251,021 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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B229 FDM is a 1985 Audi 90 in Silver with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Audi 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 127,909 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B229 FDM, 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 41 years old, this Audi 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B229 FDM registered?

B229 FDM is a 1985 Audi 90, first registered on 12 August 1985.

Is B229 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B229 FDM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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