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F989 OLR

1988 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,627 mi
Last recorded97,627 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Audi 80125,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF989 OLR
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2008 97,627 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 97,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 88,501 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 88,501 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on steel brake pipes front & rear

rear brake discs corroded

some wear in nears & offside front suspension wishbone lower rear bushes

Pass 11 Sep 2006 84,532 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 84,532 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F989 OLR is a 1988 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F989 OLR, 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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What year was F989 OLR registered?

F989 OLR is a 1988 Audi 80, first registered on 4 November 1988.

Is F989 OLR safe to buy?

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