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E789 HFR

1988 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,365 mi
Last recorded129,365 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1988 Audi 80125,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE789 HFR
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 129,365 miles

o/s/f wiper split on end

brake pipe near master cylinder starting to corrode

corrosion starting in n/s/f brake pipe

exhaust back box rubbers splitting

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm on edge + cracking to tread [195/60/14h]

slight play in both front suspension top strut mounts

Fail 12 Apr 2010 129,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipe near master cylinder starting to corrode

corrosion starting in n/s/f brake pipe

exhaust back box rubbers splitting

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm on edge + cracking to tread [195/60/14h]

o/s/f wiper split on end

slight play in both front suspension top strut mounts

Pass 6 Apr 2009 126,462 miles

all brake pipes to rear flexy hoses + compensator corroded

exhaust centre box blowing slightly

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit [195/60/14h]

slight play in both front top suspension strut mounts

Fail 2 Apr 2009 126,432 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

all brake pipes to rear flexy hoses + compensator corroded

exhaust centre box blowing slightly

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit [195/60/14h]

slight play in both front top suspension strut mounts

Pass 1 Apr 2008 123,193 miles

4 brake pipes to rear compensator started to corrode

both front suspension top strut mounts have play

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit 195/60/14h

oil leak?

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Fail 1 Apr 2008 123,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

4 brake pipes to rear compensator started to corrode

both front suspension top strut mounts have play

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit 195/60/14h

oil leak?

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 26 Mar 2007 120,351 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 120,289 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f anti-roll bar link rod bushes started to split

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge 195/60/14h

slight play in both front suspension strut top mountings

Pass 7 Mar 2006 115,367 miles

front wipers split

oil leak

slight play in front suspension arm bushes

slight play in front suspension strut tops

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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E789 HFR 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 55.6%.

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 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 E789 HFR, 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 E789 HFR registered?

E789 HFR is a 1988 Audi 80, first registered on 26 January 1988.

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