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G226 RTS

1989 Audi 80

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,667 mi
Last recorded173,667 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1989 Audi 80130,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG226 RTS
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 173,667 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 173,108 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 172,521 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 172,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 171,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 171,205 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 170,605 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 170,605 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 170,085 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 169,139 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 168,239 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 167,194 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 165,945 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 165,993 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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G226 RTS is a 1989 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G226 RTS, 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 G226 RTS registered?

G226 RTS is a 1989 Audi 80, first registered on 14 September 1989.

Is G226 RTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G226 RTS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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