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F42 RLW

1989 Audi 100

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,939 mi
Last recorded101,939 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 Audi 100137,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF42 RLW
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 101,939 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall

Fail 30 Aug 2017 101,938 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 2 Sep 2016 98,838 miles

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

front brake pipes corroded

front to rear fuel pipes badly badly corroded

fuel pipe unions in engine bay badly corroded

o/s front seat slightly insecure

o/s rear lamp repaired with tape

rear brake imbalance at pass limit

Fail 22 Jul 2016 98,783 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake pipes corroded

front to rear fuel pipes badly corroded

fuel pipe unions in engine bay badly corroded

n/s front seat slightly insecure

o/s rear lamp repaired with tape

Pass 24 Jul 2015 93,454 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

fuelpipes have some corrosion.

o/s/r floor has some corrosion.

Fail 15 Jul 2015 93,441 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

fuelpipes have some corrosion.

o/s/r floor has some corrosion.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 84,301 miles

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

Centre rear veiw mirror missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Interior trim missing

Metal fuel pipes and metal fuel system parts corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion to steering and suspension pars

nearside body damage

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2014 84,288 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 74,555 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded to pass limits

Fail 4 Mar 2013 74,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded to pass limits

Pass 22 Feb 2012 62,814 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 52,376 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 52,372 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 51,494 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 50,528 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 49,510 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 48,274 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 46,864 miles

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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F42 RLW is a 1989 Audi 100 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F42 RLW, 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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F42 RLW is a 1989 Audi 100, first registered on 22 March 1989.

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