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E385 FGX

1988 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,580 mi
Last recorded205,580 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1988 Audi 80125,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE385 FGX
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 205,580 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 201,416 miles

OIL LEAKS / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TOP STRUT MOUNT / FUEL PIPE ON PUMP PERRISHED BAD ADV REPLACE / SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR BRAKE DISCS INNER EDGES

Fail 22 Dec 2009 201,416 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

OIL LEAKS / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TOP STRUT MOUNT / FUEL PIPE ON PUMP PERRISHED BAD ADV REPLACE / SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR BRAKE DISCS INNER EDGES

Pass 22 Dec 2008 194,887 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 194,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 189,301 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 181,418 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 172,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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E385 FGX is a 1988 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 125,939 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 E385 FGX, 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 38 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E385 FGX registered?

E385 FGX is a 1988 Audi 80, first registered on 23 May 1988.

Is E385 FGX safe to buy?

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