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G166 FOK

1989 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

250,433 mi
Last recorded250,433 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2018
Typical for 1989 Audi 80130,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG166 FOK
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2018 250,433 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2018 250,433 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 250,435 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 13 Oct 2016 250,433 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 Sep 2015 250,433 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 250,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure front of strut (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure front of strut (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated rear of strut (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 250,433 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 250,433 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 246,233 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 244,061 miles

front brake discs worn thin

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2012 244,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

front brake discs worn thin

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 239,777 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 239,769 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 235,325 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 235,229 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 230,259 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 230,259 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 224,883 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 224,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 217,866 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 217,859 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 210,257 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 210,250 miles

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

rear o/s brake holding on

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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G166 FOK is a 1989 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 G166 FOK, 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 G166 FOK registered?

G166 FOK is a 1989 Audi 80, first registered on 24 October 1989.

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