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EC 5046

1990 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

295,162 mi
Last recorded295,162 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 1990 Audi 80128,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC 5046
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 295,162 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 295,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 294,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

O/S/F TYRE VALVE CRACKED

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all exhaust hanging rubbers in VERY POOR CONDITION ADVISE REPLACEMENT

o/s/r service brake effort low at 80KG

Fail 18 Jun 2012 294,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

O/S/F TYRE VALVE CRACKED

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all exhaust hanging rubbers in VERY POOR CONDITION ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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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EC 5046 is a 1990 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1990 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 128,872 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 EC 5046, 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 36 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EC 5046 registered?

EC 5046 is a 1990 Audi 80, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is EC 5046 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EC 5046 shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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