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E490 LBK

1988 Audi 90

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,799 mi
Last recorded15,799 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1988 Audi 90135,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE490 LBK
MakeAudi
Model90
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 15,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 15,799 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 13,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate starting to fade.

offside front tyre worn outside edge.

Fail 27 Oct 2008 13,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front registration plate starting to fade.

offside front tyre worn outside edge.

offside rear brake slight waver.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 10,643 miles

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

front registration plate slightly discoloured

nearside rear brake hose ferrule starting to corrode.

Fail 14 Jan 2008 10,643 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

front registration plate slightly discoloured

nearside rear brake hose ferrule starting to corrode.

Fail 16 Jan 2007 6,699 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

plastic undertray fitted at front

Pass 16 Jan 2007 6,699 miles

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

plastic undertray fitted at front

Pass 19 Jan 2006 3,298 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 3,287 miles

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

Advise:both front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished. †Advise:rubber mount on rear exhaust box missing.only has one fitted. †

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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E490 LBK is a 1988 Audi 90 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Audi 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 135,623 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 E490 LBK, 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 38 years old, this Audi 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E490 LBK is a 1988 Audi 90, first registered on 4 February 1988.

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