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G379 GMS

1989 Audi 80

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

210,939 mi
Last recorded210,939 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1989 Audi 80130,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG379 GMS
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 210,939 miles

Rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 210,393 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 210,393 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 209,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 208,715 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 208,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 207,185 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 207,185 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 205,870 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 205,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 204,955 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 204,955 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 203,786 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 203,786 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 203,026 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 203,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 202,264 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 202,264 miles

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 201,675 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 201,675 miles

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

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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G379 GMS is a 1989 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 G379 GMS, 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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G379 GMS is a 1989 Audi 80, first registered on 28 November 1989.

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