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E598 YKJ

1988 Audi 100

Black Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,267 mi
Last recorded128,267 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1988 Audi 100134,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE598 YKJ
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 128,267 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 23 May 2014 126,178 miles

ns mirror glass is cracked

Fail 9 May 2014 126,027 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 May 2013 124,092 miles

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

rear exhaust rubbers perishing

slight leak from radiator

Fail 9 May 2013 124,092 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear exhaust rubbers perishing

slight leak from radiator

Pass 10 May 2012 122,404 miles

exhaust corroding & mounts perishing

Fail 10 May 2012 122,404 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroding & mounts perishing

Pass 10 May 2011 120,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2011 120,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2010 119,269 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 119,269 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 117,425 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 117,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 May 2008 114,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2008 114,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 112,309 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 112,286 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

rear brake pipes & ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 28 Apr 2006 107,047 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 107,047 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2006 107,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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E598 YKJ is a 1988 Audi 100 in Black with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 E598 YKJ, 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 E598 YKJ registered?

E598 YKJ is a 1988 Audi 100, first registered on 16 May 1988.

Is E598 YKJ safe to buy?

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