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G326 FRN

1989 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

185,931 mi
Last recorded185,931 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Audi 80130,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG326 FRN
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 185,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 185,910 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 184,729 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 185,903 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 185,799 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 182,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 184,994 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 184,764 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 182,244 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 181,083 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 177,979 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 176,445 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 176,440 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Aug 2012 173,699 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 173,699 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 170,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

interior mirror missing

rear brakes working at slight different rate

Pass 2 Sep 2010 164,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 157,027 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 157,026 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 151,138 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 141,879 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 141,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 132,830 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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G326 FRN is a 1989 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 G326 FRN, 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 G326 FRN registered?

G326 FRN is a 1989 Audi 80, first registered on 1 November 1989.

Is G326 FRN safe to buy?

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