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F870 NLL

1988 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

285,024 mi
Last recorded285,024 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1988 Audi 80125,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF870 NLL
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 285,024 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 283,359 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes fitted to vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 276,980 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 276,980 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment and offside front top suspension bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner c.v gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower ball-joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 202,806 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 201,366 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 193,296 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 187,442 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 187,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 180,340 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 166,254 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 166,254 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 157,147 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 157,147 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

offside rear fuel lineings corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2008 150,308 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2007 143,503 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 135,721 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 135,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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F870 NLL is a 1988 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1988 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 125,939 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 F870 NLL, 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 38 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F870 NLL is a 1988 Audi 80, first registered on 5 September 1988.

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