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D509 GAV

1987 Audi 100

Beige Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

74,265 mi
Last recorded74,265 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Audi 100137,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD509 GAV
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 74,265 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 74,265 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 74,265 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 72,541 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

radiator leaking

Fail 21 Oct 2020 72,541 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure seat loose in the runners and the back of seat (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has excessive play both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

radiator leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2019 72,146 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 14 Aug 2019 72,146 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 29 Aug 2018 71,770 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Aug 2017 71,002 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 70,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 69,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 68,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 68,360 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,360 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 68,380 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,380 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 68,360 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 68,366 miles

O/s rear brake reading slightly low

Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,366 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 68,360 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 68,360 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 68,360 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 68,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 68,307 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 68,307 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D509 GAV is a 1987 Audi 100 in Beige with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1987 Audi 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 137,553 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 D509 GAV, 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 39 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 D509 GAV registered?

D509 GAV is a 1987 Audi 100, first registered on 6 June 1987.

Is D509 GAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D509 GAV shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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