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G98 VYJ

1989 Audi 100

Gold Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,412 mi
Last recorded190,412 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Audi 100137,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG98 VYJ
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 May 2012 190,412 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

fuel pipes x8 heavily corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2007 189,230 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 189,225 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 187,251 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 183,119 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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G98 VYJ is a 1989 Audi 100 in Gold with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G98 VYJ, 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 G98 VYJ registered?

G98 VYJ is a 1989 Audi 100, first registered on 4 December 1989.

Is G98 VYJ safe to buy?

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