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F271 SCR

1989 Audi 100

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

153,367 mi
Last recorded153,367 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Audi 100137,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF271 SCR
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 153,367 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 153,367 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2007 148,693 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 148,693 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 22 May 2006 141,227 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside rear floor slight corrosion to jacking point mounting area

Pass 22 May 2006 141,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside rear floor slight corrosion to jacking point mounting area

Fail 15 May 2006 141,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Underside covered with oil

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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F271 SCR is a 1989 Audi 100 in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 F271 SCR, 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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What year was F271 SCR registered?

F271 SCR is a 1989 Audi 100, first registered on 28 February 1989.

Is F271 SCR safe to buy?

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