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E696 SMS

1988 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,971 mi
Last recorded160,971 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1988 Audi 80125,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE696 SMS
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2014 160,971 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes coated

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 155,132 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 152,666 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 151,008 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 148,240 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 143,441 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 140,406 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 135,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 132,773 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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E696 SMS is a 1988 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E696 SMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E696 SMS registered?

E696 SMS is a 1988 Audi 80, first registered on 13 May 1988.

Is E696 SMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E696 SMS shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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