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F258 XSJ

1988 Audi 90

White Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

182,515 mi
Last recorded182,515 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1988 Audi 90135,623 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF258 XSJ
MakeAudi
Model90
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2012 182,515 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre prop bearing rubber deteriorated

front and rear subframes corroded and rusty

general condition of vehicle underneath rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2011 177,584 miles

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

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

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

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

both front and rear subframes rusty

both front outriggers corroded

centre prop bearing deteriorated

exhaust rubbing on o/s/r driveshaft

general condition of vehicle rusty

Fail 6 Sep 2011 177,567 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

both front and rear subframes covered in underseal

general condition of underneath rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2010 172,632 miles

all wheel arches corroded

both front and rear subframes rusty

centre prop mounting split

gerenal condition of car underneath rusty

nearside front brake hose held in with jubilee clip

Fail 6 May 2010 172,627 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all wheel arches corroded

both front brake hoses rewquire clipping up

centre prop mounting split

front subframe rusty and corroded

rear subframe rusty and corroded

underside of vehicle rusty and corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2009 172,620 miles

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

abs lamp came on during road test then off

Pass 15 Apr 2008 163,922 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 163,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 155,115 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 155,001 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

advise possible contact at top end of nearside rear coil spring to inner wing

Pass 27 Mar 2006 145,244 miles

nail in tyre

rear wheel bearing noise detected when on decel.brake test

Fail 6 Mar 2006 145,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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F258 XSJ is a 1988 Audi 90 in White with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F258 XSJ, 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 F258 XSJ registered?

F258 XSJ is a 1988 Audi 90, first registered on 5 August 1988.

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