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BIG 3738

1989 Audi 90

Black Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

133,948 mi
Last recorded133,948 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Audi 90138,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 3738
MakeAudi
Model90
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 133,948 miles

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

Milometer not working .

Pass 6 Aug 2022 133,948 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 133,948 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 133,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 133,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 133,948 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 133,948 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 133,948 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 133,948 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 133,201 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre cracks on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2016 132,464 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 132,464 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 131,854 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 131,854 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 131,291 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 130,007 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 127,608 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

small cut inner sidewall nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Feb 2012 127,596 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

small cut inner sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2011 125,498 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 125,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 152,097 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 151,181 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 151,181 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 147,271 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 143,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 140,263 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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BIG 3738 is a 1989 Audi 90 in Black with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 BIG 3738, 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 BIG 3738 registered?

BIG 3738 is a 1989 Audi 90, first registered on 28 November 1989.

Is BIG 3738 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 3738 shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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