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G158 FAB

1989 Audi 80

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

151,112 mi
Last recorded151,112 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 Audi 80130,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG158 FAB
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 151,112 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 150,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 142,610 miles

offside front strut top mount play

Fail 15 Mar 2011 142,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside front strut top mount play

Pass 27 Apr 2010 129,276 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 129,276 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 108,256 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

back exhaust box rubbers splitting

Fail 10 Apr 2009 108,256 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

back exhaust box rubbers splitting

Pass 17 Jan 2008 88,507 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 88,507 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 61,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 1 Nov 2006 61,993 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 3 Nov 2005 56,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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G158 FAB 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 53.8%.

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 G158 FAB, 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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G158 FAB is a 1989 Audi 80, first registered on 9 November 1989.

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