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C501 VLP

1986 Audi 90

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

36,538 mi
Last recorded36,538 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1986 Audi 90117,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC501 VLP
MakeAudi
Model90
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 36,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres worn devoid of tread on outer edges

nearside lower edge of windscreen cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2014 36,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

small crack in lower nearside of windscreen

Fail 4 Jun 2014 36,537 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

small crack in lower nearside of windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,537 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 36,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 31 May 2012 36,534 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

crack in nearside lower corner of screen

Pass 31 May 2012 36,534 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

crack in nearside lower corner of screen

Pass 9 Jun 2011 36,526 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 36,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2010 36,482 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 36,482 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 33,591 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 29,226 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 29,012 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2007 24,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 23,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 7 Oct 2005 23,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre perished

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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C501 VLP is a 1986 Audi 90 in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1986 Audi 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 117,260 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 C501 VLP, 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 40 years old, this Audi 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C501 VLP registered?

C501 VLP is a 1986 Audi 90, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C501 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C501 VLP shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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