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G490 RGN

1990 Audi 80

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,234 mi
Last recorded107,234 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Audi 80128,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG490 RGN
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 107,234 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 101,147 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 96,608 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 96,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 89,587 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 87,849 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 87,849 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 87,420 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded coil spring has corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring has slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded coil spring has corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring has slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 87,331 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting bad corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 87,323 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 87,323 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 87,317 miles

Offside Front slight movement in seat

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

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

exhaust rattles slightly

Fail 26 Jun 2017 87,317 miles

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

Offside Front slight movement in seat

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly tight to turn

exhaust rattles slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2016 87,216 miles

nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

nearside rear brake pipe has corrosion

offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

slight exhaust blow at joint between cat and front down pipe

Pass 1 Jul 2015 87,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2014 87,179 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front steering system slightly rough

nearside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

slight rattle from exhaust system

Pass 11 Jun 2013 87,129 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise body damage noticed o/s/f

advise cambelt cover loose

advise front wipers smear

advise fuel cap sealing washer perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2012 87,077 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cambelt cover mounts are broken.

exhaust rusty rattles and vibrates.

oil level slightly high.

steering rack slightly rough in operation.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 86,975 miles

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

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

The cat has brocken up internally - it causes a loud rattle.

The front wiper blades are smeering the windscreen.

The nearside front seatbelt is twisted.

The nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play in it.

The offside front seatbelt is twisted.

The offside rear wheel bearing has slight play in it.

Fail 22 Jun 2011 86,975 miles

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

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

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

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

The cat has brocken up internally - it causes a loud rattle.

The front wiper blades are smeering the windscreen.

The nearside front seatbelt is twisted.

The nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play in it.

The offside front seatbelt is twisted.

The offside rear wheel bearing has slight play in it.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 86,771 miles

advise rattle from exhaust

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

advise fuel tank cap seal cracking

advise play in o/s/f seat back

Fail 21 Jun 2010 86,771 miles

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

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

advise fuel tank cap seal cracking

advise play in o/s/f seat back

advise rattle from exhaust

Pass 12 Jun 2009 86,724 miles

front exhaust down pipe loose at clamp to front silencer and corroded.

light corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 86,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f indactor is becomeing lose

slight movement in drivers seat back

Fail 4 Jun 2008 86,582 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f indactor is becomeing lose

slight movement in drivers seat back

Pass 4 Jun 2007 86,399 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 83,827 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight exhaust rattle

Pass 6 Jun 2006 83,827 miles

slight exhaust rattle

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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G490 RGN is a 1990 Audi 80 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G490 RGN, 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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G490 RGN is a 1990 Audi 80, first registered on 15 June 1990.

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