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G90 GCX

1989 Audi 90

Black Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,891 mi
Last recorded197,891 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 Audi 90138,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG90 GCX
MakeAudi
Model90
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 197,891 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 197,844 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 197,086 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front brake back plate corroded

offside front brake back plate missing

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

slight corrosion to both rear brake hose metal ferrulls

Fail 18 Mar 2008 196,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake disc backplate missing on o/s/f

o/s/f brake binding slightly

surface corrosion to both rear brake hose metal ferrules

Pass 2 Mar 2007 191,851 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2007 191,836 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 188,876 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2006 188,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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G90 GCX is a 1989 Audi 90 in Black with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G90 GCX, 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 G90 GCX registered?

G90 GCX is a 1989 Audi 90, first registered on 26 October 1989.

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