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J252 XEP

1991 Audi 100

Black Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

276,593 mi
Last recorded276,593 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1991 Audi 100132,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ252 XEP
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 276,593 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot lid cant be opened

Fail 7 Jun 2023 276,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot lid cant be opened

Pass 25 May 2022 271,438 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2021 271,254 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 May 2021 271,254 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 271,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered by bumper not load bearing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill unable to fully inspect undersealed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/f,n/s/f and o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 269,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear exhaust rubbers split

Pass 5 Sep 2017 266,760 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear bush has slight movment (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inside edge

brake pipes coated in grease

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 29 Aug 2017 266,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes coated in grease

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 23 Sep 2015 266,513 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 266,507 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 265,031 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 265,027 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 254,391 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 254,088 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 246,352 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 242,865 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 236,645 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 234,560 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 231,789 miles

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

Fuel pipes are rusty.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracking on sidewalls.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 223,433 miles

Fuel tank and fuel lines are becoming corroded.Underside of vehicle showing its age.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 215,795 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 215,795 miles

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

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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J252 XEP is a 1991 Audi 100 in Black with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J252 XEP, 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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J252 XEP is a 1991 Audi 100, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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