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J286 EAH

1992 Audi 90

Blue Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

194,966 mi
Last recorded194,966 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 1992 Audi 90117,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ286 EAH
MakeAudi
Model90
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 194,966 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 194,966 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 192,989 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 185,420 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 179,668 miles

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

Central slight corrosion to exhaust box

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside/offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear nearside/offside slight corrosion to rear shocks

Fail 23 Oct 2019 179,668 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Central slight corrosion to exhaust box

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside/offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear nearside/offside slight corrosion to rear shocks

Pass 12 Jun 2017 179,257 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres stepped

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2017 179,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres stepped

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 178,871 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion around front suspension mounts . (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension components have surface corrosion. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 178,871 miles

Centre Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion around front suspension mounts . (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension components have surface corrosion. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 178,341 miles

corrosion around - exhaust flanges,front top shock mounts,front shock units,suspension arms..suspension bushs perishing..

under bonnet coolant hose colapsed.under bonnet coolant hose kinked..play in both rear wheel bearings..uneven wear on rear tyres..n/s/r shock unit damp..

Pass 16 Jun 2014 177,803 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres out of shape {steped}

Pass 20 Jun 2013 177,368 miles

Exhaust system corroded

N/S/R Tyre stepped (worn unevenly) on inside edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 176,217 miles

Exhaust corroded

N/S/R Tyre stepped (unevenly worn) inner

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 175,283 miles

Engine running a very weak mixture

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

N/S/R Tyre wearing unevenly on inside

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 175,281 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine running a very weak mixture

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

N/S/F binding slightly

N/S/R Tyre wearing unevenly on inside

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 173,817 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 173,110 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 159,267 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 159,264 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 144,173 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 144,164 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2006 132,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 122,113 miles

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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J286 EAH is a 1992 Audi 90 in Blue with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1992 Audi 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 117,821 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J286 EAH, 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 34 years old, this Audi 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J286 EAH is a 1992 Audi 90, first registered on 7 February 1992.

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