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J185 PBV

1991 Audi 100

Silver Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,275 mi
Last recorded187,275 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Audi 100132,751 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ185 PBV
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 187,275 miles

advise nail in offside front tyre

advise nearside front and offside front tyresz outer wall cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2010 185,612 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 23 Jun 2010 185,612 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jun 2009 183,933 miles

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

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

Offside front brake flexy pipe borderline pass for being streched

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 183,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake flexy pipe borderline pass for being streched

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 182,455 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre splitting inner sidewall (ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 182,454 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre splitting inner sidewall (ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 180,185 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight noise noted to rear nearside & offside wheel bearing

Fail 2 Jul 2007 180,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight noise noted from rear nearside & rear offside wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jul 2006 177,368 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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J185 PBV is a 1991 Audi 100 in Silver with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Audi 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 132,751 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 J185 PBV, 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 35 years old, this Audi 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J185 PBV is a 1991 Audi 100, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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