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F481 RUY

1988 Audi 100

Silver Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

178,535 mi
Last recorded178,535 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1988 Audi 100134,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF481 RUY
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 178,535 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 178,534 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 174,002 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 173,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

bind on offside rear wheel

corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes

corrosion on rear brake pipe to offside caliper

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

pitting on both front brake discs

wiring to starter motor badly deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2006 173,187 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 173,185 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

o/s/r tyre slightly perished.

oil leak

Fail 8 May 2006 173,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge on raised platform and close to limits on measurable tread area on inner edge

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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F481 RUY is a 1988 Audi 100 in Silver with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 F481 RUY, 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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What year was F481 RUY registered?

F481 RUY is a 1988 Audi 100, first registered on 8 September 1988.

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