MOT History from tests of petrol AUDI 100s year 1989

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Pass percent:48.38%

(The average a petrol AUDI 100 year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:2,586 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	281
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	229
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	220
Headlamp aim out of alignment	217
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	161
Registration plate lamp issues	158
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	122
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	100
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	76
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	64
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	56
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	55
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	49
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	46
Registration plate issues	45
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	45
Rear brake application uneven	37
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	36
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	36
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	33
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	30
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	28
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	28
Rear brake binding	26
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	26
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	26
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	26
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	25
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	25
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	24
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	23
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	22
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	22
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	21
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	21
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	21
Windscreen has damage	21
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	21
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	21
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	19
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	19
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	18
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	18
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	18
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	17
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	17
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	16
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	16
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	16
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	15
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	15
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	15
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	14
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	14
Front brake application uneven	14
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	14
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	14
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	13
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	12
Brake hose damaged	12
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	12
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	12
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	12
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	12
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	11
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	11
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	10
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	10
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	10
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	10
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	9
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	9
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	8
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	8
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	8
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Windscreen washer not working	7
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	6
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	5
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	5
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	5
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	281
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	229
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	220
Headlamp aim out of alignment	217
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	161
Registration plate lamp issues	158
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	122
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	100
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	76
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	64
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	56
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	55
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	49
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	46
Registration plate issues	45
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	45
Rear brake application uneven	37
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	36
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	36
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	33
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	30
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	28
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	28
Rear brake binding	26
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	26
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	26
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	26
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	25
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	25
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	24
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	23
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	22
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	22
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	21
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	21
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	21
Windscreen has damage	21
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	21
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	21
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	19
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	19
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	18
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	18
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	18
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	17
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	17
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	16
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	16
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	16
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	15
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	15
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	15
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	14
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	14
Front brake application uneven	14
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	14
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	14
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	13
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	12
Brake hose damaged	12
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	12
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	12
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	12
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	12
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	11
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	11
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	10
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	10
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	10
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	10
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	9
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	9
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	8
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	8
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	8
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Windscreen washer not working	7
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	6
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	5
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	5
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	5
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5

MOT History from tests of petrol AUDI 100s year 1989

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