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F409 GAG

1989 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,989 mi
Last recorded168,989 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Audi 80130,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF409 GAG
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 168,989 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2012 168,696 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 168,264 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 168,232 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 168,000 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 167,669 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2008 167,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 166,448 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front subframe and both wishbones rusting

Pass 3 Aug 2006 165,428 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f back plate corrodded exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2006 165,428 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F409 GAG is a 1989 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 130,763 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 F409 GAG, 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 37 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F409 GAG is a 1989 Audi 80, first registered on 25 May 1989.

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