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A778 GEJ

1984 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,375 mi
Last recorded135,375 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1984 Audi 80115,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA778 GEJ
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 135,375 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 135,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 134,799 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 134,462 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 134,013 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 133,280 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 132,936 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 132,819 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 131,993 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 131,020 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 131,008 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

light corrosion on 1 front subframe and rear axle 2 on two front suspension struts. note water pump leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2008 129,608 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 129,597 miles

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

corrosion on front subframe and on front shockabsorbers

Fail 31 Aug 2007 126,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

free play in park brake lever

right hand door mirror damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2007 126,011 miles

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

free play in park brake lever

right hand door mirror damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2006 121,155 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 121,155 miles

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

How Reliable is the Audi 80?

Based on 246,995 MOT tests across 40,227 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
4,748
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
40,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,695
constant velocity joint gaiter split 14,642
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,529
Registration plate lamp not working 10,021
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 9,447
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A778 GEJ is a 1984 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1984 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 115,478 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi 80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,695 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A778 GEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 42 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A778 GEJ registered?

A778 GEJ is a 1984 Audi 80, first registered on 13 July 1984.

Is A778 GEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A778 GEJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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