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G493 THM

1989 Audi 100

Black Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,638 mi
Last recorded100,638 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2006
Typical for 1989 Audi 100137,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG493 THM
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2006 100,638 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 100,638 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both headlight aims on top limit

front compliance bushes perishing

n/s/front brake hose perishing

n/s/rear brake disc corroding

o/s and nearside rear brake hoses to calipaurs ferrels corroding

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

o/s/front lower ball joint dust cover split and perished

rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear shockabsorbers corroding close to excessive

slight brake bind on offside rear wheel

slight damage to n/s/front seat belt webb

slight inbalance on front brakes

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight roughness to steering rack

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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G493 THM is a 1989 Audi 100 in Black with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G493 THM, 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 G493 THM registered?

G493 THM is a 1989 Audi 100, first registered on 1 December 1989.

Is G493 THM safe to buy?

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