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G43 XAD

1989 Audi 100

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,469 mi
Last recorded171,469 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1989 Audi 100137,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG43 XAD
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 171,469 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 171,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 171,051 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 170,353 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 170,352 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 169,720 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 169,685 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 169,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2015 168,433 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 166,788 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2014 166,698 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 164,628 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 164,626 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 162,192 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2012 162,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 154,507 miles

exhaust back mount poor but secure

n/s/r tyre on 4mm

o/s/r back plate corroded n/s/r missing

o/s/r tyre cracked and on 3mm

rear discs slightly poor

slight oil leak from sump

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2010 153,671 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

incorrect rear exhaust mount but secure

o/s/r brake back plate missing

rear discs just starting to corrode

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

slight play n both rear wheel bearings

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2010 153,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

incorrect rear exhaust mount but secure

o/s/r brake back plate missing

rear discs just starting to corrode

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

slight play n both rear wheel bearings

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2009 148,514 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 148,425 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 138,852 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 135,274 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 135,173 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 128,987 miles

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

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

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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G43 XAD is a 1989 Audi 100 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G43 XAD, 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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What year was G43 XAD registered?

G43 XAD is a 1989 Audi 100, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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