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F540 OBW

1989 Audi 80

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,275 mi
Last recorded192,275 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2007
Typical for 1989 Audi 80130,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF540 OBW
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2007 192,275 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 192,275 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Oct 2006 187,558 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 187,507 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside wiper blade partly split.

surface rust on most brake pipes.

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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F540 OBW is a 1989 Audi 80 in Beige 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 F540 OBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F540 OBW registered?

F540 OBW is a 1989 Audi 80, first registered on 6 July 1989.

Is F540 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F540 OBW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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