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J852 BAU

1991 Audi 90

Red Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,887 mi
Last recorded171,887 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2007
Typical for 1991 Audi 90126,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ852 BAU
MakeAudi
Model90
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2007 171,887 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

damage to nearside rear sidewall

water leak from radiater

Fail 16 Nov 2007 171,730 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

damage to nearside rear sidewall

water leak from radiater

Pass 25 Jul 2006 160,870 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 160,870 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine breather hose callapsed

feul pipes corroded

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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J852 BAU is a 1991 Audi 90 in Red with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Audi 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 126,629 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 90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,012 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J852 BAU, 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 35 years old, this Audi 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J852 BAU registered?

J852 BAU is a 1991 Audi 90, first registered on 2 August 1991.

Is J852 BAU safe to buy?

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