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F181 NDV

1989 Audi 100

White Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

143,988 mi
Last recorded143,988 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Audi 100137,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF181 NDV
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 143,988 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 143,879 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 142,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 142,789 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated, but not exposing ply or cords

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated, but still supporting exhaust system

Fail 7 Dec 2016 142,876 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 142,879 miles

FUEL PIPE FRONT TO REAR CORRODED BUT NO LEAKS

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wall starting to perish

Fail 13 Mar 2014 142,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

BOTH FRONT DOOR HANDLES STIFF BUT STILL WORKING

EXHAUST MOUNTING PERISHED BUT SUPPORTING EXHAUST

FUEL PIPE FRONT TO REAR CORRODED BUT NO LEAKS

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 12 Mar 2013 142,879 miles

All outter door handle are stiff

Fuel pipes rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front windscreen wiper arm is hitting bonnent

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear starting crack due to age

Underside componets are rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2013 142,879 miles

All outter door handle are stiff

Fuel pipes rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front windscreen wiper arm is hitting bonnent

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear starting crack due to age

Underside componets are rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2012 142,880 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all exterior door handles stiff

rear suspension and crossmember corroding

rear view mirror missing

Fail 9 Mar 2012 142,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all exterior door handles stiff

rear suspension and crossmember corroding

rear view mirror missing

Fail 9 Mar 2011 142,773 miles

All exhaust rubber mounts perished

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 142,773 miles

All exhaust rubber mounts perished

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 141,747 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2010 141,726 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2009 140,470 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 140,469 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion around - front/rear suspension/fuel pipes....light corrosion around mastercylinder pipe..engine breather pipe very weak..rear diff,leaking....

Fail 26 Jan 2009 140,376 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

starter wire corroded..n/s engine breather pipe very weak..rear diff,unit weaping..corrosion around front/rear suspension..

Pass 12 Dec 2007 138,585 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 138,580 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

slight bind from o/s/r brake..master cylinder brake pipe corroding..fuel pipes corroding..dampness around n/s/ rack boot..front flexi brake pipoes perashing..front exhaust pipe flange corroded..

Pass 15 Dec 2006 136,427 miles

front ball joint covers splitting....exhaust mounts perashing....play in n/s/f seat runner....

Fail 27 Nov 2006 136,314 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/f seat becoming loose in runners....exhaust mounts perashing....lower ball jooint covers split....greese around n/s/ outter c.v.boot....

Pass 11 Nov 2005 133,570 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 133,568 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

nearside front indicator lens cracked

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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F181 NDV is a 1989 Audi 100 in White with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 F181 NDV, 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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F181 NDV is a 1989 Audi 100, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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