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G978 VBW

1990 Audi 90

Blue Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,383 mi
Last recorded150,383 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Audi 90131,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG978 VBW
MakeAudi
Model90
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 150,383 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 150,383 miles

Central Front Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front. (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Due to vehicle remaining stationary for long periods of time. Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 150,383 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 145,249 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 145,249 miles

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

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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G978 VBW is a 1990 Audi 90 in Blue with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Audi 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 131,274 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 G978 VBW, 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 36 years old, this Audi 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G978 VBW registered?

G978 VBW is a 1990 Audi 90, first registered on 10 January 1990.

Is G978 VBW safe to buy?

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