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G738 YDD

1989 Audi 100

White Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

241,486 mi
Last recorded241,486 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Audi 100137,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG738 YDD
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 241,486 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 241,479 miles

Front Both brakes discs are corroded

Nearside Front Lower Wing is corroding and is in poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake ferrule is in poor condition and has only just met the requirements

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe is corroded

Power steering pipes are corroding

Fail 22 Sep 2021 241,477 miles

Emissions not tested due to major power steering fluid leak and seized alternator (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking pipe from pump to high pressure cylinder leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working pipe split under bonnet (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front brake pipe corroded

oil light showing on dash

one section of nearside rear side light not working

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

coolant tank empty

front brake discs /calipers corroded

nearside front lower section of wing badly corroded

nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded to limit at time of test

nearside rear tyre perishing

power steering pipes all corroded around high pressure tank

Pass 8 Feb 2018 241,248 miles

Front axle has different size tyres to the rear axle.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules corrosion is nearing the limits (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

fault warning display is faulty.

Fail 6 Feb 2018 241,245 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front axle has different size tyres to the rear axle.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules corrosion is nearing the limits (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

fault warning display is faulty.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 240,528 miles

Engine loosing oil

corrosion on the body and underside in various places

n/s front shock absorber is weeping fluid

n/s front tyre is wearing on both shoulders

n/s rear tyre is perishing

o/s front tyre is wearing on the inner shoulder

Pass 23 Mar 2016 239,699 miles

engine loosing oil

light corrosion on the body and underside in various places

n/s front tyre has outer side wall damage and has worn smooth on the inner shoulder

n/s rear tyre is cracking in the tread

Fail 14 Mar 2016 239,697 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine loosing oil

light corrosion on the body and underside in various places

n/s front tyre has outer side wall damage and has worn smooth on the inner shoulder

n/s rear tyre is cracking in the tread

Pass 30 Mar 2015 238,247 miles

engine leaking oil badly

nearside front tyre damaged to the limit on outer side wall and worn near limit on inner tread band.

nearside rear tyre cracking inbetween treads.

offside front brake pipe corroded slightly.

offside headlamp in poor condition with light output very dim to the limit.

offside rear brake hose metal ends corroded to the limit.

offside rear indicator damaged and has tape on the lens.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 238,245 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine very oily on bottom.

nearside front tyre damaged to the limit on outer sidewall and worn near limit on inner edge.

nearside rear tyre cracking inbetween treads.

offside front brake pipe corroded slightly.

offside headlamp light output dim to the limit.

offside rear brake hose metal end corroded to limit.

offside rear indicator damaged and has tape on it.

windscreen chiped to limit on edge of zone (A).

Pass 27 Mar 2014 235,783 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall. ( near to limits )

Driver seat wobbles / loose in runners ( plastic bushing is missing )

Engine sump is very rusty.

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded.

Nearside front tyre is worn inner tread band.

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside headlamp is deteriorated and startiong to effect the beam image and light output. ( on limits )

Offside rear brake hose ferule corroded.

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly and near to wear limits in one place.

Windscreen cracked at centre lower edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 235,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall. ( near to limits )

Driver seat wobbles / loose in runners ( plastic bushing is missing )

Engine sump is very rusty.

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded.

Nearside front tyre is worn inner tread band.

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside headlamp is deteriorated and startiong to effect the beam image and light output. ( on limits )

Offside rear brake hose ferule corroded.

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly and near to wear limits in one place.

Windscreen cracked at centre lower edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 235,741 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

A brake warning light comes on when brakes are used.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall is damaged near to limits.

Offside front headlamp deteriorating and starting to effect light output.

Play / wear to drivers seat nearside runner. ( plastic bush worn / missing )

Rear exhaust joint loose and leaking.

Screen damaged nearside front lower corner.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 228,720 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front to rear diesel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2012 228,720 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

front to rear diesel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 217,754 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 217,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,753 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

small amount of play in steering rack.

windsrceen chiped near to edge of zone (A).

Fail 12 Jul 2010 67,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

near side rear shock absorber corrode.

small amount of play in steering rack.

windsrceen chiped near to edge of zone (A).

Pass 3 Jul 2009 191,995 miles

both headlamp reflectors in very poor condition.

n/s front suspension lower swivel gaiter split.

n/s rear tyre tread low in 1 place & slightly distored

washer pipe,under bonett, leaking

Fail 3 Jul 2009 191,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s front suspension lower swivel gaiter split.

n/s rear tyre tread low in 1 place & slightly distored

washer pipe,under bonett, leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2008 177,468 miles

front brake pads low

n/s rear tyre tread slightly distorted

o/s/front suspension lower arm inner bush starting to seperate

Pass 16 Jul 2007 159,443 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 159,441 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

off side trck rod end mount bent.

rear fuel line corroded slightly.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 147,316 miles

NO REAR VIEW MIRROR FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Offside front tyre starting to wear low.

Rear shock absorbers are coroded and badly in places.

Steering arm on offside suspension strut is damaged, but servicable.

Stone chip in front windscreen.

Fail 17 Jul 2006 146,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

rear shock absorbers corroding badly

small chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2005 136,447 miles

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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G738 YDD is a 1989 Audi 100 in White with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G738 YDD, 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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G738 YDD is a 1989 Audi 100, first registered on 12 October 1989.

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