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F869 FHL

1989 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,485 mi
Last recorded111,485 miles
Recorded on5 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Audi 80130,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF869 FHL
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2014 111,485 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 103,728 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brakes could do with a strip and clean

Pass 10 May 2013 103,728 miles

rear brakes could do with a strip and clean

Pass 23 Sep 2011 102,698 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2011 102,698 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 92,866 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 92,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 87,101 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 87,098 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 83,851 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 19 May 2008 92,922 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 78,604 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 74,880 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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F869 FHL is a 1989 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F869 FHL, 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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What year was F869 FHL registered?

F869 FHL is a 1989 Audi 80, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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