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G698 SFE

1989 Audi 100

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

193,951 mi
Last recorded193,951 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Audi 100137,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG698 SFE
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2009 193,951 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 189,170 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 189,134 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 184,059 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 184,027 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 177,902 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 177,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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G698 SFE is a 1989 Audi 100 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G698 SFE, 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 G698 SFE registered?

G698 SFE is a 1989 Audi 100, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G698 SFE safe to buy?

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