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F487 CGN

1988 Audi 100

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,521 mi
Last recorded180,521 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 1988 Audi 100134,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF487 CGN
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2009 180,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 174,553 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 174,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 168,795 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 168,795 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 162,643 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 162,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE INNER TREAD WEAR

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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F487 CGN is a 1988 Audi 100 in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F487 CGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F487 CGN registered?

F487 CGN is a 1988 Audi 100, first registered on 21 September 1988.

Is F487 CGN safe to buy?

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