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J980 BVJ

1991 Audi 100

Silver Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

177,740 mi
Last recorded177,740 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1991 Audi 100132,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ980 BVJ
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 177,740 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 176,782 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 176,782 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 171,302 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2015 171,302 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2014 165,913 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both door mirror bin repair with tape

center rear view morror very small

Fail 3 Apr 2014 165,884 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both door mirror bin repair with tape

center rear view morror very small

Fail 4 Feb 2014 165,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise both front mirrors repaired with ducting tape but view to rear adequate

advise both headlights images weak

advise nearside front cv gaitor small pinhole but stil keeping dust/dirt out

advise offside front tyre smooth on inside edge

advise offside rear fuel pipes corroded

advise rear exhaust hanger corroded off but system still adequately supported

Pass 1 May 2013 160,685 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise bulb warning light on

Fail 1 May 2013 160,685 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise bulb warning light on

Fail 25 Mar 2013 160,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

bulb warning light on dash

rearbrake discs corroaded

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Mar 2012 151,689 miles

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

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

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

advise both headlights images weak

advise front number plate cracked

Fail 2 Mar 2012 151,689 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

advise both headlights images weak

advise front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Feb 2011 142,129 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 142,129 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 132,565 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 132,565 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both outer mirrors have been repaired

Pass 29 Jan 2009 124,685 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 124,859 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both door mirrors damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2008 117,963 miles

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

advise offside mirror broken

Fail 15 Jan 2008 117,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

advise offside mirror broken

Pass 15 Nov 2006 105,852 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 105,852 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J980 BVJ is a 1991 Audi 100 in Silver with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 J980 BVJ, 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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J980 BVJ is a 1991 Audi 100, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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