MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,709 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
underside of vehicle covered in mud
Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
underside of vehicle covered in mud
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
anti freeze fumes entering passenger compartment through air vents
underside of vehicle has a layer of mud
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Play in front top shocker mounts
Radiator leaking
Small blow on exhaust front pipe?
Underside of vehicle very muddy
Water leak on engine
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% limit 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. o/s 175/70/14 n/s 195/60/14 (5.2.3 (b))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Play in front top shocker mounts
Radiator leaking
Small blow on exhaust front pipe?
Underside of vehicle very muddy
Water leak on engine
Emissions not tested Won’t pick gases up (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe at joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% limit 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
Brake fluid low
Corrosion on front wishbones
Corrosion on rear shock absorbers
Exhaust blowing
Fog light tell tail inoperable
Slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing
Slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing
Slight water leak on engine
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Battery loose
Blow on exhaust
Power steering belt loose
Rear fog light tell tale inop
Rear tyre at n/s perishing/cracking
Vehicle muddy around front & rear suspension
Water leak on engine?
Offside Rear Tyre perishing
Corrosion under battery tray
Front flexy brake hoses corroded
Front wheel arches corroded
Blow on mid and rear exhaust
Corrosion on bottom of servo
Corrosion on front and rear shockers
Play in top strut mounts front suspension
Slight play in rear wheel bearings
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 1956014 (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 1956514 (5.2.3 (b))
Blow on mid and rear exhaust
Corrosion on bottom of servo
Corrosion on front and rear shockers
Corrosion under battery tray
Front flexy brake hoses corroded
Front wheel arches corroded
Offside Rear Tyre perishing
Play in top strut mounts front suspension
Slight play in rear wheel bearings
Corrosion on front shockers
Corrosion on rear shockers
Front tyres wearing on edges o/s & n/s
Rear tyre at n/s perishing/cracking
Small blow on exhaust at joint
Wiper blade at o/s rubber splitting
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Box (7.1.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Corrosion on front shockers
Corrosion on rear shockers
Front tyres wearing on edges o/s & n/s
Rear tyre at n/s perishing/cracking
Small blow on exhaust at joint
Wiper blade at o/s rubber splitting
Corrosion on brake pipe ends and flexy brake pipe ends
Corrosion on shockers
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking
Slight play in o/s top strut mount
Slight play in rear wheel bearings
Corrosion on front and rear shockers,brake pipes and flexy brake pipes,
Corrosion on inner arches and around battery tray,
N/s rear tyre perishing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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G493 EEM is a 1990 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 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 G493 EEM, 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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G493 EEM is a 1990 Audi 80, first registered on 25 May 1990.
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