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F494 JGA

1989 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,548 mi
Last recorded135,548 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2007
Typical for 1989 Audi 80130,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF494 JGA
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2007 135,548 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 135,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Jan 2006 131,783 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2006 131,783 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

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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F494 JGA is a 1989 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F494 JGA, 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 F494 JGA registered?

F494 JGA is a 1989 Audi 80, first registered on 22 March 1989.

Is F494 JGA safe to buy?

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