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C780 GFC

1986 Audi 80

Red Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

224,858 mi
Last recorded224,858 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1986 Audi 80118,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC780 GFC
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 224,858 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2013 224,858 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2010 224,858 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 224,858 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 215,237 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering wheel has slight movement

Pass 24 Jun 2008 209,687 miles

both sill panels corroded in door shut and panel areas

cambelt last changed?

centre exhaust silencer leaking

clutch pedal rubber split

corrosion starting close to offside rear and nearside rear suspension mountings

nearside rear back plate damp

offside rear door outer handle operation poor

offside rear tyre perished

rubber exhaust mountings perished

slight lateral and side to side movement at steering wheel

washers poor

Fail 23 Jun 2008 209,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both sill panels corroded in door shut and panel areas

cambelt last changed?

centre exhaust silencer leaking

clutch pedal rubber split

corrosion starting close to offside rear and nearside rear suspension mountings

nearside rear back plate damp

offside rear door outer handle operation poor

offside rear tyre perished

rubber exhaust mountings perished

slight lateral and side to side movement at steering wheel

washers poor

Pass 13 Jul 2007 203,901 miles

as per advise sheet issued on 10/7/07

Fail 10 Jul 2007 203,885 miles

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

cambelt last changed?

corrosion starting in both front door shuts

front disc pads will require replacement in approx 1000 miles

offside headlamp aim slightly low

rear brake hose ferules rusty

slight play in steering colum top bush

various slight oil leaks

washers poor

Pass 10 Jul 2006 195,672 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 195,415 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 184,131 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 184,131 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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C780 GFC is a 1986 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 C780 GFC, 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.

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What year was C780 GFC registered?

C780 GFC is a 1986 Audi 80, first registered on 8 March 1986.

Is C780 GFC safe to buy?

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