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E296 FSO

1988 Audi 100

Blue Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,285 mi
Last recorded166,285 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1988 Audi 100134,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE296 FSO
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 166,285 miles

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

feul tank patched /rusty

rear n/s o/s shocker spring keepers rusty

rear o/s brake slight bind

Fail 19 Jan 2010 166,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

feul tank been patched

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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E296 FSO is a 1988 Audi 100 in Blue with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E296 FSO, 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 E296 FSO registered?

E296 FSO is a 1988 Audi 100, first registered on 19 May 1988.

Is E296 FSO safe to buy?

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