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F979 PPM

1989 Audi 80

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,112 mi
Last recorded192,112 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Audi 80130,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF979 PPM
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2009 192,112 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

oil light on

Pass 14 Feb 2008 192,096 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 192,095 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 187,414 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 187,414 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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 PPM is a 1989 Audi 80 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F979 PPM, 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 PPM registered?

F979 PPM is a 1989 Audi 80, first registered on 15 April 1989.

Is F979 PPM safe to buy?

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