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G141 BEL

1989 Audi 80

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,819 mi
Last recorded124,819 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Audi 80130,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG141 BEL
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 124,819 miles

Both top suspension mounts showing signs of wear

Child seats fitted to o/s and n/s/r

Engine emitting slight blue smoke indicating wear

Front shockers getting weak

N/s/r hub cap missing

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

Windscreen repair to ZOne a

Fail 12 Apr 2013 124,819 miles

Both top suspension mounts showing signs of wear

Child seats fitted to o/s and n/s/r

Engine emitting slight blue smoke indicating wear

Front shockers getting weak

N/s/r hub cap missing

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

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

Windscreen repair to ZOne a

Pass 13 Apr 2012 120,673 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear hub caps missing

condition of pads unknown

cooling system header tank low

corrosion in cat flange

corrosion in front struts

engine and transmission oil leak

nearside front tyre down to 2mm and worn on raised tread

offside mirror magnified

stone chip in screen

washer pipe leaking

Pass 14 Apr 2011 117,097 miles

child seat at nearside rear,seat belt unexamined

corrosion in nearside rear chassis rail

engine oil leak

slight gearbox whine/wheel bearing noises

temporary mirror fitted at offside

Pass 19 May 2010 112,923 miles

damage to windscreen on the limit

engine oil leak

off side front mirror loose

some smoke emmision

Fail 19 May 2010 112,923 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

condition of front pads unknown

corrosion in fuel lines

corrosion in rear struts

damage to windscreen on the limit

engine oil leak

fuel/oil leak around inlet/exhaust manifold,advise closer inspection

near side front bumper loose

off side front mirror loose

some smoke emmision

Pass 21 May 2009 109,130 miles

Catalsyt convertor corroded and joint very corroded

Transmission noisy

Windscreen slight damage

Fail 20 May 2009 109,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Coolant low

Catalsyt convertor corroded and joint very corroded

Slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Transmission noisy

Windscreen slight damage

Pass 7 May 2008 105,301 miles

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

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

n/s/r rear brake effort lower than o/s/r

Fail 7 May 2008 105,301 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

n/s/r rear brake effort lower than o/s/r

Pass 16 May 2007 101,399 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 101,399 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear exhaust section loose

Pass 23 May 2006 97,213 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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G141 BEL is a 1989 Audi 80 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G141 BEL, 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 G141 BEL registered?

G141 BEL is a 1989 Audi 80, first registered on 8 September 1989.

Is G141 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G141 BEL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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