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E218 JAC

1987 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,449 mi
Last recorded177,449 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1987 Audi 80130,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE218 JAC
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 177,449 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 177,448 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 177,448 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 177,448 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,665 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 17,665 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 173,585 miles

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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E218 JAC is a 1987 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 130,078 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 E218 JAC, 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 39 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 E218 JAC?

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What year was E218 JAC registered?

E218 JAC is a 1987 Audi 80, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E218 JAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E218 JAC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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