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F42 DEC

1988 Audi 80

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,587 mi
Last recorded100,587 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 Audi 80125,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF42 DEC
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 100,587 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 100,587 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 98,891 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 96,695 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 94,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jul 2012 92,510 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 92,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 90,331 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 88,966 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 14 Jul 2010 88,958 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Oct 2008 88,561 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 86,832 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 85,779 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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F42 DEC is a 1988 Audi 80 in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F42 DEC, 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

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What year was F42 DEC registered?

F42 DEC is a 1988 Audi 80, first registered on 13 September 1988.

Is F42 DEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F42 DEC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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