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F540 TLN

1989 Audi 80

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,933 mi
Last recorded119,933 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Audi 80130,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 119,933 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Oct 2024 119,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 119,933 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 119,932 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 119,933 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 119,933 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 119,933 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 119,933 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 119,933 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 119,526 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 119,242 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 119,239 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 118,874 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 118,617 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 118,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 118,476 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 118,220 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 118,220 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 117,987 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 117,963 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 117,193 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 117,193 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 116,065 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 116,065 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 114,962 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2007 113,783 miles

under body rust

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2006 112,921 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 112,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TLN is a 1989 Audi 80 in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F540 TLN, 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 TLN registered?

F540 TLN is a 1989 Audi 80, first registered on 26 June 1989.

Is F540 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F540 TLN shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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