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F52 VBD

1988 Audi 200

Blue Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

266,214 mi
Last recorded266,214 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1988 Audi 200183,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF52 VBD
MakeAudi
Model200
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 266,214 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 266,214 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 265,412 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 265,383 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 262,894 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 261,211 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 261,211 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 260,296 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

slight damage to nearside headlamp lens - not affecting beampattern or light output

Pass 13 Aug 2008 250,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 250,381 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 239,586 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 239,586 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 228,612 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 228,593 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Audi 200?

Based on 1,253 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
914
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 80
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
parking brake recording little or no effort 39
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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F52 VBD is a 1988 Audi 200 in Blue with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1988 Audi 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 183,672 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 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F52 VBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Audi 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F52 VBD registered?

F52 VBD is a 1988 Audi 200, first registered on 12 October 1988.

Is F52 VBD safe to buy?

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