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ECA 362X

1981 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,400 mi
Last recorded75,400 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 1981 Audi 8070,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECA 362X
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 75,400 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 75,300 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor and sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 75,290 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 74,294 miles

offside and nearside wing edges corroded not in prescribed areas

Fail 9 May 2012 74,294 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside and nearside wing edges corroded not in prescribed areas

Pass 23 Mar 2011 71,993 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 69,417 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 86,602 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 63,448 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 63,443 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 58,864 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 58,864 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 53,772 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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ECA 362X is a 1981 Audi 80 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1981 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 70,498 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 ECA 362X, 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 45 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 ECA 362X registered?

ECA 362X is a 1981 Audi 80, first registered on 1 November 1981.

Is ECA 362X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECA 362X shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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