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J249 JNV

1991 Audi 100

Beige Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

217,973 mi
Last recorded217,973 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1991 Audi 100132,751 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ249 JNV
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 217,973 miles

Front exhaust flange is rusty

Handbrake adjuster rod is bent.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 217,954 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front exhaust flange is rusty

Handbrake adjuster rod is bent.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 211,346 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 211,189 miles

Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 202,234 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 202,210 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Chassis at nearside towbar mount is becoming corroded.Front brake discs becoming corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 174,228 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 194,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 17 Sep 2009 185,480 miles

Front and rear number plates are cracked.Fuel pipes are rusty.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 185,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front and rear number plates are cracked.Fuel pipes are rusty.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 176,337 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 176,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 163,700 miles

Offside front tyre is wearing unevenly.Front to rear fuel lines are corroded.

Fail 26 Sep 2007 163,700 miles

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

Offside front tyre is wearing unevenly.Front to rear fuel lines are corroded.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 153,377 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 153,377 miles

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

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

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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J249 JNV is a 1991 Audi 100 in Beige with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J249 JNV, 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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What year was J249 JNV registered?

J249 JNV is a 1991 Audi 100, first registered on 28 November 1991.

Is J249 JNV safe to buy?

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