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G686 LWJ

1989 Audi 80

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,766 mi
Last recorded150,766 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1989 Audi 80130,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG686 LWJ
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 150,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

dry and slightly rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Fail 23 Mar 2009 150,743 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 141,901 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust advise to wax oil GENERAL METAL FATIGE PRESSENT

Fail 29 Mar 2008 141,901 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak

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

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust advise to wax oil GENERAL METAL FATIGE PRESSENT

Pass 22 Mar 2007 141,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G686 LWJ is a 1989 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G686 LWJ, 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 G686 LWJ registered?

G686 LWJ is a 1989 Audi 80, first registered on 19 September 1989.

Is G686 LWJ safe to buy?

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