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G646 DSX

1989 Audi 100

Red Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

137,587 mi
Last recorded137,587 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Audi 100137,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG646 DSX
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 137,587 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corrode

Exhaust hanger rubbers broken exhaust only supported by rear hangers

Front Exhaust heat shield insecure next to silencer

Nearside Front Bumper insecure

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp not working

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 137,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Centre exhaust silencer corrode

Exhaust hanger rubbers broken exhaust only supported by rear hangers

Front Exhaust heat shield insecure next to silencer

Nearside Front Bumper insecure

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Reversing lamps not working

Pass 19 Aug 2024 137,587 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 137,587 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 137,587 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 137,587 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 137,585 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 137,585 miles

Offside Outer 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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 135,992 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to pressure valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 135,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper - chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to load valve - chalked (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded chalked (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to pressure valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 133,049 miles

exhaust system deteriated

front compliance bushes poor/deteriated n/s and o/s

fuel system pipes been joined repaired

o/s front shockabsorber damping poor

Fail 5 Nov 2015 133,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal slightly spongy

exhaust system deteriated

front compliance bushes poor/deteriated n/s and o/s

fuel system pipes been joined repaired

o/s front shockabsorber damping poor

Pass 12 Nov 2014 130,569 miles

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

steel fuel pipes/lines have been jopind/repared

Fail 12 Nov 2014 13,568 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

steel fuel pipes/lines have been jopind/repared

Pass 12 Nov 2013 127,522 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 123,046 miles

Corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Corrosion to steering & suspension arms.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 123,046 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Corrosion to steering & suspension arms.

Nearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 121,674 miles

fuel pipes rusted

suspension rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2010 118,772 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 115,757 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 114,368 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 114,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 109,872 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 102,992 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 90,876 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 90,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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G646 DSX is a 1989 Audi 100 in Red with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G646 DSX, 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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G646 DSX is a 1989 Audi 100, first registered on 6 October 1989.

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