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F471 YAX

1988 Audi 100

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,451 mi
Last recorded97,451 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Audi 100134,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF471 YAX
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 97,451 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 97,451 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 97,451 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 97,452 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 97,451 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 97,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 97,451 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 97,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

SLIGHT BIND BY HAND FROM OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT WHEELS

Pass 8 Jul 2015 97,451 miles

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

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

SLIGHT BIND BY HAND FROM OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT WHEELS

Pass 25 Jun 2014 97,451 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight play track rod ends

Fail 25 Jun 2014 97,451 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

slight play track rod ends

Pass 26 Jun 2013 97,451 miles

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

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

SLIGHT BIND BY HAND FROM OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 97,451 miles

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

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

SLIGHT BIND BY HAND FROM OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 97,451 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 97,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 97,466 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 97,451 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 97,451 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 97,451 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 97,451 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 97,451 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 96,019 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 93,442 miles

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

OUTER DRIVESHAFT BOOTS DETERIORATING

REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING

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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F471 YAX is a 1988 Audi 100 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1988 Audi 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 134,477 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 F471 YAX, 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 38 years old, this Audi 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F471 YAX is a 1988 Audi 100, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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