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G53 XML

1990 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

132,160 mi
Last recorded132,160 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2010
Typical for 1990 Audi 80128,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG53 XML
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2010 132,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 124,435 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 124,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 120,752 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 120,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 114,950 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 114,950 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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G53 XML is a 1990 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G53 XML, 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 G53 XML registered?

G53 XML is a 1990 Audi 80, first registered on 18 April 1990.

Is G53 XML safe to buy?

The MOT history for G53 XML shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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