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B838 VCL

1985 Audi 90

Black Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

240,368 mi
Last recorded240,368 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1985 Audi 90127,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB838 VCL
MakeAudi
Model90
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 240,368 miles

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

discs slightly corroded

n/stie rod gaitor split

rear valance corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2007 238,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 236,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 229,654 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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B838 VCL is a 1985 Audi 90 in Black with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 B838 VCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B838 VCL registered?

B838 VCL is a 1985 Audi 90, first registered on 15 April 1985.

Is B838 VCL safe to buy?

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