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E979 VYC

1988 Audi 80

Gold Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,077 mi
Last recorded77,077 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1988 Audi 80125,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE979 VYC
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 77,077 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 77,077 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 18 May 2013 74,936 miles

Both rear wheel bearing slight play.Front exhaust joint minor leak.Both front top mount slight play.

Pass 9 May 2012 58,384 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 58,384 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 54,636 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 19 May 2010 51,504 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 51,504 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 48,448 miles

nearside mirror cracked glass

Fail 6 Mar 2009 48,378 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deterorated.

nearside mirror cracked glass

Pass 7 Mar 2008 42,200 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 42,200 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 34,249 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 34,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 26,380 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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E979 VYC is a 1988 Audi 80 in Gold with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E979 VYC, 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

How do I check the history of E979 VYC?

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What year was E979 VYC registered?

E979 VYC is a 1988 Audi 80, first registered on 11 February 1988.

Is E979 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E979 VYC shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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