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F685 ECA

1988 Audi 100

Beige Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,245 mi
Last recorded61,245 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1988 Audi 100134,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF685 ECA
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 61,245 miles

Front washers & wiper blades clear the screen but only just.

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement badly perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis bumper insecure (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement badly perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 61,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Front washers & wiper blades clear the screen but only just.

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement badly perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis bumper insecure (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement badly perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 61,245 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front sill corroded but not effecting braking or steering

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Sep 2015 61,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front sill corroded but not effecting braking or steering

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Aug 2014 61,245 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Lower Section Of Front Wing Corroded, But Not Structural or In Prescribed Area

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Warning Sign Indicates Possible Brake System Fault.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,248 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Warning Light Indicates possible brake system fault.

Fail 2 Sep 2013 61,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Warning Light Indicates possible brake system fault.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,245 miles

Brake warning Light Is On

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 61,245 miles

Brake Warning Light Comes On!

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 61,245 miles

Brake Warning Light Comes On!

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 61,245 miles

Brake Warning Indicator is showing on Dashboard

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 61,245 miles

Auto Gearbox leaking.

Brake System Warning showing on dashboard.

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2008 61,245 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 61,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 61,245 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 61,245 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 60,942 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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F685 ECA is a 1988 Audi 100 in Beige with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 F685 ECA, 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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F685 ECA is a 1988 Audi 100, first registered on 1 October 1988.

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