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G459 XDE

1989 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

203,739 mi
Last recorded203,739 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Audi 80130,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG459 XDE
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2007 203,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear shocks very rusty

nearside wiper blade split

fuel pipes very rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2006 194,856 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 194,856 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front shocks have slight play in top mounts

both rear wheel bearing have slight play

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside wiper blade split

rear fuel pipe rusty

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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G459 XDE is a 1989 Audi 80 in Silver 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 G459 XDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G459 XDE registered?

G459 XDE is a 1989 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G459 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G459 XDE 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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