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F235 PJN

1989 Audi 100

Grey Petrol 2226cc
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Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,727 mi
Last recorded111,727 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Audi 100137,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF235 PJN
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 111,727 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 111,630 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust mounting rubbers broken (x2) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have light cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre prop shaft bearing outer rubber cashing cracking

Fail 4 Nov 2024 111,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both front not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust mounting rubbers broken (x2) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have light cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre prop shaft bearing outer rubber cashing cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2023 242,222 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 242,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 242,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside headlamp aim just meets requirements

Offside headlamp aim just meets requirements

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 242,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged damaged and loose ()

Nearside headlamp aim just meets requirements

Offside headlamp aim just meets requirements

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 242,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements o/s fixing changing letter appearance (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear floor drain holes rusted and bigger

rear fog light switch does not work rear fog lights only work with front switch

Pass 10 Nov 2020 240,737 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 240,716 miles

Exhaust system insecure all rear rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pattern upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 240,653 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage nearside of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 240,650 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage nearside of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 232,930 miles

General corrosion to rear suspension conponents

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

Nearside Front Movement in front passenger seat but secure

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear suspension damping is reduced

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

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

Offside Front Movement in drivers seat but it is secure

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a witness mark around inner wall but not making contact with vehicle on lock to lock check

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

Oil leak oil leaks ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 232,928 miles

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

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

General corrosion to rear suspension conponents

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

Nearside Front Movement in front passenger seat but secure

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear suspension damping is reduced

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

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

Offside Front Movement in drivers seat but it is secure

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a witness mark around inner wall but not making contact with vehicle on lock to lock check

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

Oil leak oil leaks ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 224,825 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 224,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush hub end (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 213,315 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 3 Nov 2015 213,314 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear and centre rubber mountings broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

clamp missing from rear exhaust joint

rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 3 Nov 2014 207,049 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 207,049 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 200,439 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake warning lamp illuminated on dash

front and rear exhaust mountings, brakets and clamps deteriorated

offside wing mirror temporarily repaired

Pass 8 Nov 2012 191,122 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake disc dust cover has corroded away

Fail 6 Nov 2012 191,122 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake disc dust cover has corroded away

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 183,930 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front track control ball joint dust cover is split

Oil residue nearside front gearbox engine,power steering reservoir area

Fail 9 Nov 2011 183,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front track control ball joint dust cover is split

Oil residue nearside front gearbox engine,power steering reservoir area

Pass 1 Dec 2010 177,951 miles

Auxilary belt is lose

One exhaust rubber mounting is broken one is missing the others are deteriorated advise replace all.

offside front headlamp is deteriorated & light output is slightly reduced

Pass 16 Nov 2009 169,592 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside front seat back slightly insecure

Fail 16 Nov 2009 169,592 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside front seat back slightly insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2008 164,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 162,517 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

Pass 17 Nov 2006 153,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

both rear lower arm rear bushes deteiorating bot not resulting in excessive movement

only 75% of high level brake light working

Pass 11 Oct 2005 141,468 miles

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

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

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

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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F235 PJN is a 1989 Audi 100 in Grey with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F235 PJN, 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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F235 PJN is a 1989 Audi 100, first registered on 28 February 1989.

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