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F979 MMJ

1989 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,876 mi
Last recorded191,876 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Audi 80130,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF979 MMJ
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 May 2009 191,876 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 181,842 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 174,667 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 169,357 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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F979 MMJ is a 1989 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F979 MMJ, 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 F979 MMJ registered?

F979 MMJ is a 1989 Audi 80, first registered on 24 May 1989.

Is F979 MMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F979 MMJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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