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G591 NKO

1989 Audi 90

Green Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,327 mi
Last recorded137,327 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Audi 90138,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG591 NKO
MakeAudi
Model90
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 137,327 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 3 bolt flange & sleeve joint, slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn/ have play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe rear bushes worn/ have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement have slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 137,327 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe rear bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 137,327 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking rubber seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe rear bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 137,327 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 137,327 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 137,327 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 137,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 137,327 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 137,327 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 137,327 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 137,327 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 137,327 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 137,327 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 137,327 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 137,327 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 137,327 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 137,317 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 135,772 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 135,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F top mount has slight side to side movement

fuel pipe rusty at fuel filter housing

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2009 126,623 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 126,623 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 119,686 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 119,680 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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G591 NKO is a 1989 Audi 90 in Green with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 G591 NKO, 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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What year was G591 NKO registered?

G591 NKO is a 1989 Audi 90, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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