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F140 TJS

1988 Audi 90

Blue Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,951 mi
Last recorded47,951 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Audi 90135,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF140 TJS
MakeAudi
Model90
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 47,951 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 47,951 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 47,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 47,951 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 47,618 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 46,512 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 46,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 45,912 miles

both front tyres are slightly perished

rearmost exhaust hanger is deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2018 45,907 miles

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

both front tyres are slightly perished

rearmost exhaust hanger is deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2015 45,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 45,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 45,453 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear fuel hoses slightly perished

How Reliable is the Audi 90?

Based on 13,403 MOT tests across 2,557 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
2,736
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,557
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,012
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 710
Brake pipe excessively corroded 649
fog lamp not working 612
parking brake recording little or no effort 597
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F140 TJS is a 1988 Audi 90 in Blue with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Audi 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 135,623 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi 90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,012 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F140 TJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Audi 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F140 TJS registered?

F140 TJS is a 1988 Audi 90, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F140 TJS safe to buy?

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