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E278 HFG

1988 Audi 100

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

282,805 mi
Last recorded282,805 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1988 Audi 100134,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE278 HFG
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 282,805 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 282,756 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 281,268 miles

advisory from previous test no 747496991097

Fail 6 Apr 2011 281,238 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 279,291 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 277,541 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 276,654 miles

brake hoses perished

number plates poor condition

osr,nsr wheel bearings slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2006 272,574 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2006 272,574 miles

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.

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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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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