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G198 RGE

1990 Audi 80

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

43,174 mi
Last recorded43,174 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1990 Audi 80128,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG198 RGE
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2011 43,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

fuel filter corroded

o/s and n/s front lower wishbones badly corroded

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2010 42,743 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,910 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 41,904 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,152 miles

Heavy corrosion on all brake flexy hose ferrules.

Heavy corrosion on both front macpherson strut casings.

Heavy corrosion on both front suspension arms.

Fail 26 Aug 2008 41,148 miles

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

Heavy corrosion on all brake flexy hose ferrules.

Heavy corrosion on both front macpherson strut casings.

Heavy corrosion on both front suspension arms.

Fail 24 Aug 2007 40,403 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 40,403 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 39,865 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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G198 RGE is a 1990 Audi 80 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1990 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 128,872 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 G198 RGE, 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 36 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G198 RGE registered?

G198 RGE is a 1990 Audi 80, first registered on 11 January 1990.

Is G198 RGE safe to buy?

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