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G249 NHS

1989 Audi 90

Black Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

133,804 mi
Last recorded133,804 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Audi 90138,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG249 NHS
MakeAudi
Model90
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 133,804 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

front wings corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2025 131,437 miles

Front outer wings corroded and holed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 131,402 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Front outer wings corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 128,742 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight play in steering rack at o/s front wheel

Fail 20 Jul 2024 128,741 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x1 front half of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x1 front half of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective hangers missing and rubber mountings damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight play in steering rack at o/s front wheel

Pass 5 Aug 2023 126,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both wings badly corroded

oil warning light taped over

Fail 27 Jul 2023 126,541 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both wings badly corroded

oil warning light taped over

Pass 14 Jul 2022 123,951 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe chafing twisted and rubbers poor condition fuel pump (6.1.3 (c) (i))

wings poor condition

Fail 14 Jul 2022 123,951 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe chafing twisted and rubbers poor condition fuel pump (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

wings poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2021 121,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 121,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 116,496 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 116,495 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded coming out of compensator marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust support missing but secure

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 110,005 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front strut top mounting / bearing slight play

front wheels and tyres different size to rear

fuel pipe twisted, pump area

fuel pump rubber mountings split, pump secure

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

Fail 31 Jul 2019 110,004 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

front wheels and tyres different size to rear

fuel pipe twisted, pump area

fuel pump rubber mountings split, pump secure

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2018 104,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 104,242 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 96,506 miles

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

fuel pipe to filter perished

Fail 28 Jul 2017 96,437 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to flexi (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

fuel pipe to filter perished

Pass 4 Aug 2016 95,925 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 95,923 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 95,028 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 95,028 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 93,807 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 93,077 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 90,489 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 88,147 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 87,038 miles

BRAKE PIPES HAVE PROTECTIVE COATING APPLIED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 17 Jul 2009 84,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 81,340 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2007 77,518 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 75,392 miles

How Reliable is the Audi 90?

Based on 13,403 MOT tests across 2,557 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
2,736
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,557
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,012
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 710
Brake pipe excessively corroded 649
fog lamp not working 612
parking brake recording little or no effort 597
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G249 NHS is a 1989 Audi 90 in Black with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 1989 Audi 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 138,790 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi 90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,012 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G249 NHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Audi 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G249 NHS is a 1989 Audi 90, first registered on 8 August 1989.

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