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G452 RGW

1989 Audi 80

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

198,897 mi
Last recorded198,897 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Audi 80130,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG452 RGW
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 198,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 198,897 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 198,500 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 198,497 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)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 198,897 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

N/S LIGHTS DAMAGED,BOOT LOCK LOOSE,FRONT SEAT BACKS LOOSE,STEERING TIGHT!

Pass 12 Nov 2014 196,403 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r light lens damaged ,front brake pads low , both front tyres wearing low on tread ,,engine mounts wearing

Fail 13 Oct 2014 194,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r light lens damaged ,,,front brake pads low,,,both front tyres wearing low on tread,,,engine mounts wearing

Pass 7 Nov 2013 168,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brakes noisy

Fail 4 Nov 2013 168,491 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brakes noisy

Pass 24 Oct 2012 136,900 miles

rear tyres on minimum legal limits

suspension bushes and dust covers and c.v gaiters in poor condition,/s headlight damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2012 136,900 miles

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

rear tyres on minimum legal limits

suspension bushes and dust covers and c.v gaiters in poor condition,/s headlight damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2011 103,689 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 94,456 miles

front brake pads low and discs in poor condition

Fail 9 Nov 2010 94,456 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low and discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2009 82,963 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 82,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 81,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 81,378 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 79,822 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 79,822 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 77,908 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 76,279 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 76,209 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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G452 RGW is a 1989 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 G452 RGW, 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 G452 RGW registered?

G452 RGW is a 1989 Audi 80, first registered on 8 November 1989.

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