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A789 SES

1984 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

248,141 mi
Last recorded248,141 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1984 Audi 80115,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA789 SES
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 248,141 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 248,124 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 242,074 miles

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

Offside Front door hard to open and pillar corroded

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 10 Apr 2010 241,200 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 241,185 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 241,167 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front subframe in poor condition.

offside rear door handle poor operation.

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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A789 SES is a 1984 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A789 SES, 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.

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What year was A789 SES registered?

A789 SES is a 1984 Audi 80, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is A789 SES safe to buy?

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