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B530 RKV

1985 Audi 90

White Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,467 mi
Last recorded158,467 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 1985 Audi 90127,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB530 RKV
MakeAudi
Model90
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 158,467 miles

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

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

exhaust noisey

n/s/f tyre cut across tread section

rear valance corroded/holed

Fail 6 Jun 2014 158,467 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

exhaust noisey

n/s/f tyre cut across tread section

rear valance corroded/holed

Pass 25 May 2013 156,441 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear diff mounting bushes split and worn to excess

slight roughness at nearside rear wheel when rotated

Fail 17 May 2013 156,441 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear diff mounting bushes split and worn to excess

slight roughness at nearside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 18 Feb 2012 153,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear inner sills heavily corroded

corrosion at both rear outer wheel arches

dash lights inop

Fail 7 Feb 2012 153,731 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear inner sills heavily corroded

corrosion at both rear outer wheel arches

Pass 11 Jul 2008 146,973 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 146,973 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 143,910 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 143,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 139,622 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 139,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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B530 RKV is a 1985 Audi 90 in White with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Audi 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 127,909 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 B530 RKV, 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 41 years old, this Audi 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B530 RKV registered?

B530 RKV is a 1985 Audi 90, first registered on 15 February 1985.

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