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G616 KCW

1989 Audi 80

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,490 mi
Last recorded160,490 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2007
Typical for 1989 Audi 80130,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG616 KCW
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2007 160,490 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2006 160,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 159,830 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 159,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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G616 KCW is a 1989 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G616 KCW, 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 G616 KCW registered?

G616 KCW is a 1989 Audi 80, first registered on 3 November 1989.

Is G616 KCW safe to buy?

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