MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
282,805 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both headlamps taped to give flat beam image
corrosion to rear floor round jacking points
offside door mirror slightly damaged and loose
parking brake lever ratchet worn
slight damage to nearside rear outer sill
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both headlamps taped to give flat beam image
corrosion to rear floor round jacking points
offside door mirror slightly damaged and loose
parking brake lever ratchet worn
slight damage to nearside rear outer sill
advisory from previous test no 747496991097
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear number plate starting to deteriorate
nearside cv gaiter perishing
nearside park brake cable outer casing in poor condition
play in nearside rear wheel bearing
rear flexable brake hose ferrules corroded
steel brake pipes rusty
track control arm inner bushes deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both rear tyres perished and cracked
front and rear number plates detiorating
slight corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch by fuel filler neck
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
both registration plates deteriorating
offside rear door does not open from inside or outside
brake hoses perished
number plates poor condition
osr,nsr wheel bearings slight play
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Oil leak
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Audi 100?
Based on 55,546 MOT tests across 10,592 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E278 HFG is a 1988 Audi 100 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1988 Audi 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 134,477 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 E278 HFG, 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 38 years old, this Audi 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E278 HFG registered?
E278 HFG is a 1988 Audi 100, first registered on 31 December 1988.
Is E278 HFG safe to buy?
The MOT history for E278 HFG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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