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C969 FYC

1986 Audi 80

Red Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,740 mi
Last recorded144,740 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Audi 80118,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC969 FYC
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 144,740 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 142,673 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 141,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 139,219 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2008 193,528 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 193,528 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 191,516 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 191,516 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Movement between steering damper and steering rack.

Oil leak

Rear/Centre of exhaust corroded but not blowing.

hazards/indicators affect operation of position lamps slightly.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 187,043 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 187,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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C969 FYC is a 1986 Audi 80 in Red with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 C969 FYC, 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 C969 FYC registered?

C969 FYC is a 1986 Audi 80, first registered on 14 January 1986.

Is C969 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C969 FYC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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