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F494 RHV

1989 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,305 mi
Last recorded143,305 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 Audi 80130,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF494 RHV
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 143,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 143,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 138,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 138,089 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 132,989 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2009 132,979 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s & o/s front tyres perished.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 126,082 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 120,201 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 113,349 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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F494 RHV is a 1989 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F494 RHV, 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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F494 RHV is a 1989 Audi 80, first registered on 6 March 1989.

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