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B490 OLH

1985 Audi 80

Black Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,847 mi
Last recorded134,847 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Audi 80116,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB490 OLH
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 134,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

washer jets blocked/misaligned offside front

Pass 28 Apr 2022 134,819 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 134,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 134,727 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 134,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 134,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt twisted (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt twisted (7.1.2 (c))

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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B490 OLH is a 1985 Audi 80 in Black with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 116,500 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 B490 OLH, 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 41 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B490 OLH?

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What year was B490 OLH registered?

B490 OLH is a 1985 Audi 80, first registered on 15 February 1985.

Is B490 OLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B490 OLH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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