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F100 RUL

1989 Audi 100

Silver Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,371 mi
Last recorded97,371 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Audi 100137,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF100 RUL
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2026 97,371 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 97,371 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake disc surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both front fog lights not working

Front front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chips in headlight lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower lower bumper corner corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread area/edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower lower bumper corner corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear suspension components corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 97,371 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake disc surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both front fog lights not working

Front front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chips in headlight lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower lower bumper corner corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread area/edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower lower bumper corner corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear suspension components corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 115,754 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 152,072 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Long brake pedal travel

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 152,072 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad wear warning light illuminated

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Long brake pedal travel

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 149,871 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 149,820 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 147,608 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 147,568 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 145,256 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 142,947 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 142,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 140,417 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 137,547 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 137,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 134,026 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2010 134,026 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake fluid level over filled

n/s headlamp lense chipped

n/s/f and o/s/f lower wing corroded

o/s/r indicator lense cracked

smell of fuel under rear of vehicle, no leaks found

Pass 23 Jun 2009 131,991 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 131,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jun 2008 129,816 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 129,744 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 128,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 128,358 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 126,478 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 126,478 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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F100 RUL is a 1989 Audi 100 in Silver with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1989 Audi 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 137,587 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 F100 RUL, 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 37 years old, this Audi 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F100 RUL is a 1989 Audi 100, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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