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F48 BKA

1989 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,964 mi
Last recorded80,964 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Audi 80130,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF48 BKA
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 80,964 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 89,070 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 80,963 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 80,963 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 80,964 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 80,963 miles

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

Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 80,964 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 80,963 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 80,963 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2014 80,963 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 80,963 miles

Corrosion O/S/F chassis

Fail 7 Jun 2013 80,963 miles

Corrosion O/S/F chassis

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 80,963 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 80,965 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 80,963 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 May 2010 80,583 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 79,932 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 77,832 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 75,371 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 72,705 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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F48 BKA is a 1989 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F48 BKA, 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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What year was F48 BKA registered?

F48 BKA is a 1989 Audi 80, first registered on 2 May 1989.

Is F48 BKA safe to buy?

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