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F872 SLW

1989 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

225,514 mi
Last recorded225,514 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1989 Audi 80130,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF872 SLW
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 225,514 miles

exhaust front pipe has a minor leak of gases.

offside rear tyre worn almost to wear indicators.

Fail 18 Feb 2014 225,514 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust front pipe has a minor leak of gases.

offside rear tyre worn almost to wear indicators.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 225,514 miles

front exhaust section leaking slightly.

offside rear indicator lens broken.

offside rear tyre worn on edges.

rear brake and fuel pipes corroding.

Fail 27 Feb 2013 225,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear tyre worn on edges.

offside rear indicator lens broken.

front exhaust section leaking slightly.

rear brake and fuel pipes corroding.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 225,514 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear.

fuel pipes corroded at rear.

offside rear indicator lens broken but not showing any white light.

offside rear tyre worn on edges.

small leak from front exhaust pipe.

Fail 27 Jan 2012 225,514 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear fuel pipes at rear corroded.

offside rear indicator lens broken.

rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 225,514 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 225,514 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 22,551 miles

offside front tyre worn to limit on both edges.

slight leak at exhaust front pipe.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 22,551 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn to limit on both edges.

slight leak at exhaust front pipe.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 224,293 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 224,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 218,553 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 218,553 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 214,826 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 210,320 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 210,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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F872 SLW is a 1989 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 F872 SLW, 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 F872 SLW registered?

F872 SLW is a 1989 Audi 80, first registered on 20 June 1989.

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