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E579 OMM

1988 Audi 100

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,788 mi
Last recorded94,788 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1988 Audi 100134,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE579 OMM
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 94,788 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS CORRODED BUT NOT YET SNAPPED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 94,781 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXTENT OF OTHER ITEMS (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated INNER CORD EXPOSED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ALSO SEE ADVICE RE: ADJACENT METAL FUEL LINES. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded PRESSURE AND RETURN METAL FUEL PIPES EXTREEMLY RUSTY ADJACENT TO SUSPENSION CORROSION ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS CORRODED BUT NOT YET SNAPPED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 94,284 miles

CORROSION VERY CLOSE TO PRESCRIBED AREA OSR

SLIGHT OS REAR BRAKE BIND (H/B CABLE?)

ns headlamp aim a little fuzzy

poor washers

Pass 22 Nov 2016 93,802 miles

fuel pipes rusty

nsr wheel beering slight play

various brake pipes rusty

Fail 22 Nov 2016 93,802 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel pipes rusty

nsr wheel beering slight play

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2015 93,547 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 93,402 miles

1. METAL FUEL PIPES HEAVY CORROSION WHERE THEY RUN UNDER RH FLOORPAN. THESE HAVE BEEN GREASED OVER TO PREVENT FURTHER DETERIORIATION BUT THEY ARE VERY WEAK LOOKING.

2. NS FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER SEAL STARTING TO FAIL. WILL SOON REQUIRE RENEWAL.

3. SLIGHT RUBBING NOISE FROM OS REAR BRAKE DRUM WHEN TURNED BY HAND

4. EXHAUST SUPPORT RUBBER WAS MISSING. NOW REPLACED.

5. FURTHER WAXOYL AND RUST PREVENTION RECOMMENDED.

6. NS FRONT OUTER CV GAITER ABOUT TO SPLIT.

Pass 9 May 2014 93,164 miles

nearside headlight light output on minimum

Pass 7 May 2013 93,005 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

nearside brake binding

nearside headlight light output reduced to limit

Pass 21 May 2012 92,863 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

battery insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2012 92,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

battery insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2011 92,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 92,453 miles

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

emission smoking

front exhaust mounting very rusty

nearside headlight reflector dulling

radiator leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2009 92,235 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 91,890 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 91,890 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

BLUE SMOKE WHEN HOT AT IDLE ON LIMIT

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

MAY REQUIRE REAR SPRINGS IF SHOCKS RENEWED AS THEY ARE RUSTY AND WEAKENED

REAR SECTION OF EXHAUST AND CLAMP MAY NEED RENEWAL TOO

Pass 5 Apr 2007 91,619 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 91,619 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 91,317 miles

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 3 Apr 2006 91,317 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

noise in offside rear hub

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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E579 OMM is a 1988 Audi 100 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E579 OMM, 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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E579 OMM is a 1988 Audi 100, first registered on 27 April 1988.

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