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F420 FAO

1988 Audi 80

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,779 mi
Last recorded107,779 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 1988 Audi 80125,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF420 FAO
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 107,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 107,779 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 107,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 107,779 miles

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 12 Sep 2019 107,779 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nsf subfame holed under driveshaft (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2018 107,779 miles

underside vehicle rusty in places

Pass 6 Sep 2017 107,779 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 107,779 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe leaking under bonnet (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2016 107,466 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 105,230 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 105,230 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 102,680 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 102,680 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 99,293 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 95,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wheel arches rusty(os worst)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 92,329 miles

requires brake and fuel pipes cavity waxed

very slight play in both front top suspension upper strut bearings

Fail 20 Sep 2011 92,309 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bullet hole-n/s headlight/damp in headlight

outer cover of centre silencer hanging off

requires brake and fuel pipes cavity waxed

very slight play in both front top suspension upper strut bearings

Pass 14 Sep 2010 88,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

car using oil

Pass 10 Sep 2009 85,336 miles

exhaust system very rusty and thin

Fail 25 Sep 2008 80,899 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f headlamp has bullet hole to lense not affecting pattern

n/s/f tyre worn outside edge

Pass 25 Sep 2008 80,899 miles

n/s/f headlamp has bullet hole to lense not affecting pattern

n/s/f tyre worn outside edge

Pass 26 Sep 2007 76,961 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 76,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 73,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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F420 FAO is a 1988 Audi 80 in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F420 FAO, 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 F420 FAO registered?

F420 FAO is a 1988 Audi 80, first registered on 28 September 1988.

Is F420 FAO safe to buy?

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