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E831 SWX

1988 Audi 100

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,499 mi
Last recorded81,499 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1988 Audi 100134,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE831 SWX
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 81,499 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 81,495 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 81,494 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 81,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall cut

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 81,494 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 80,460 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 80,460 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 75,717 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 75,042 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminared!

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 75,033 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 74,436 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 74,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 73,910 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 73,910 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 72,887 miles

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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E831 SWX is a 1988 Audi 100 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E831 SWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E831 SWX registered?

E831 SWX is a 1988 Audi 100, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E831 SWX safe to buy?

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