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G280 CAB

1989 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

81,540 mi
Last recorded81,540 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2007
Typical for 1989 Audi 80130,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG280 CAB
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2007 81,540 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

front brake pads low

reverseing lights not working

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2006 56,593 miles

front brake pad check

interaction between front side lights and reverse lights

Fail 5 Jun 2006 56,373 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pad check

interaction between front sidelights and reverse lights

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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G280 CAB is a 1989 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G280 CAB, 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 G280 CAB registered?

G280 CAB is a 1989 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G280 CAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G280 CAB 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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