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F830 WVV

1989 Audi 80

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,948 mi
Last recorded80,948 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Audi 80130,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF830 WVV
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 80,948 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 80,902 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 80,902 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed will not idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 80,902 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture length of vehicle (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded length of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam assembly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 78,068 miles

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 74,534 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 74,534 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2016 67,092 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 67,092 miles

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 65,039 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 64,007 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 64,007 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 63,926 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 63,926 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 63,813 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 63,715 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 63,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 63,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 63,431 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 633,565 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 635,684 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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F830 WVV is a 1989 Audi 80 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 F830 WVV, 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 F830 WVV registered?

F830 WVV is a 1989 Audi 80, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F830 WVV safe to buy?

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