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E796 MVV

1988 Audi 100

Black Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,542 mi
Last recorded192,542 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1988 Audi 100134,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE796 MVV
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 192,542 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 186,690 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre perishing to tread

offside wiper blade splitting at ends

play to the rear wheel bearings

rear coil springs corroded

slight wear to the rear brake discs

some staining to the front shockabsorbers

Fail 27 Jul 2006 186,696 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

front metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front wiper blade slight splitting at ends

nearside rear tyre heavily perishing to side walls and tread

rear coil springs corroded

slight wear to the rear brake discs

Pass 3 Aug 2005 179,877 miles

BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT BRAKES INCORRECT

Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Aug 2005 179,807 miles

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

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

BRAKE LIGNT ON DASH

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

FRONT BRAKE PADS INCORRECT

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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E796 MVV is a 1988 Audi 100 in Black with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E796 MVV, 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 E796 MVV registered?

E796 MVV is a 1988 Audi 100, first registered on 19 April 1988.

Is E796 MVV safe to buy?

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