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FHC 483X

1982 Audi 80

Beige Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,524 mi
Last recorded76,524 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1982 Audi 8079,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHC 483X
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 76,524 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosin

Pass 23 Nov 2021 76,414 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 76,376 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 76,327 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 76,320 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 76,163 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 75,535 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 75,099 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 75,087 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 74,368 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear outer sills have slight corrosion

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 73,794 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 72,428 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 71,794 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 71,788 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 71,264 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 70,440 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 69,848 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 69,248 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 68,680 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 68,095 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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FHC 483X is a 1982 Audi 80 in Beige with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1982 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 79,138 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 FHC 483X, 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 44 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FHC 483X registered?

FHC 483X is a 1982 Audi 80, first registered on 20 March 1982.

Is FHC 483X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHC 483X shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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