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G40 LFV

1990 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,087 mi
Last recorded109,087 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Audi 80128,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG40 LFV
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 109,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

metal fuel pipes corroding

visual smoke from engine

Fail 21 Aug 2024 109,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

metal fuel pipes corroding

visual smoke from engine

Pass 14 Aug 2023 109,087 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 109,087 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 109,287 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 109,187 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 109,087 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Aug 2019 109,087 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 108,556 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 107,075 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 107,068 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe into n/s rear flexy hose. (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 106,073 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 104,303 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 103,198 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 102,083 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 101,077 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 99,509 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 97,121 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 94,671 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 94,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 92,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 89,699 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 86,713 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 83,482 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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G40 LFV is a 1990 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1990 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 128,872 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 G40 LFV, 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 36 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G40 LFV registered?

G40 LFV is a 1990 Audi 80, first registered on 2 January 1990.

Is G40 LFV safe to buy?

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