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G178 FVT

1990 Audi V8

Blue Petrol 3562cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

176,579 mi
Last recorded176,579 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1990 Audi V8108,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG178 FVT
MakeAudi
ModelV8
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,562cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2007 176,579 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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Pass 25 Sep 2007 176,579 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

pas fliud on min

Fail 20 Mar 2007 178,559 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Audi V8?

Based on 704 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
1,671
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 24
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
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G178 FVT is a 1990 Audi V8 in Blue with a 3,562cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1990 Audi V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 108,954 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 V8 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G178 FVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Audi V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G178 FVT registered?

G178 FVT is a 1990 Audi V8, first registered on 13 June 1990.

Is G178 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G178 FVT shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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