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G222 SFE

1989 Audi 80

Gold Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,711 mi
Last recorded124,711 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Audi 80130,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG222 SFE
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 124,711 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 122,746 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 120,896 miles

Both fuel lines showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 118,447 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroding

wear to drivers seat mechanism/back rest

Fail 30 Aug 2008 118,436 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroding

wear to drivers seat mechanism/back rest

Pass 10 Aug 2007 115,867 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion on exhaust

rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2007 115,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 113,637 miles

nearside outer cv boot starting to crack

nearside wing mirror cracked

offside washer jet poor

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in offside front strut top

slight play in steering column top bush

windscreen starting to weaken in corner

wipers strating to smear windscreen

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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G222 SFE is a 1989 Audi 80 in Gold with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G222 SFE, 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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G222 SFE is a 1989 Audi 80, first registered on 16 August 1989.

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