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C371 VAB

1986 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,049 mi
Last recorded77,049 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1986 Audi 80118,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC371 VAB
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 77,049 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 76,913 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 76,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f tyre under inflated

Pass 9 Nov 2007 145,923 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 145,923 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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C371 VAB is a 1986 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 118,532 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 C371 VAB, 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 40 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 C371 VAB registered?

C371 VAB is a 1986 Audi 80, first registered on 30 June 1986.

Is C371 VAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C371 VAB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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