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G640 YLU

1989 Audi 80

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

186,709 mi
Last recorded186,709 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 Audi 80130,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG640 YLU
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 186,709 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 181,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 181,801 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 176,226 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 176,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 170,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 170,074 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 164,042 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 164,042 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 158,107 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 158,105 miles

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

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

Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.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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G640 YLU is a 1989 Audi 80 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G640 YLU, 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 G640 YLU registered?

G640 YLU is a 1989 Audi 80, first registered on 5 December 1989.

Is G640 YLU safe to buy?

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