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G165 LEX

1989 Audi 100

Blue Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

209,348 mi
Last recorded209,348 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 Audi 100137,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG165 LEX
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2007 209,348 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 209,347 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 209,340 miles

Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 203,149 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 202,256 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

brake compensater slightly seized

brake warning light comes on when brake pedel pushed hard

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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G165 LEX is a 1989 Audi 100 in Blue with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 G165 LEX, 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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G165 LEX is a 1989 Audi 100, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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