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F838 XEL

1989 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

150,574 mi
Last recorded150,574 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2007
Typical for 1989 Audi 80130,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF838 XEL
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2007 150,574 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres flat(inflated to carry out rbt)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front flexi hose ferruels starting to corrode

fuel lines corroded

fuel smell in vehicle, advise further investigation

near side door mirror tarnished

play at front strutt top mounts, not excessive

slight bind near side front wheel

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Aug 2006 147,304 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 147,304 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front flexi brake hose ferruels corroded

front number plate cracked

fuel lines corroded

off side rear lamp damaged

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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F838 XEL is a 1989 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F838 XEL, 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 F838 XEL registered?

F838 XEL is a 1989 Audi 80, first registered on 14 April 1989.

Is F838 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F838 XEL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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