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G766 MNS

1989 Audi 80

Grey Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

210,183 mi
Last recorded210,183 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Audi 80130,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG766 MNS
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 210,183 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside rear and nearside front wheel arches slight corrosion

Fail 30 Dec 2008 210,825 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside rear and nearside front wheel arches slight corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2007 205,510 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both front and offside rear shocker casings rusty

both rear tyres perished,slight damage nearside rear tyre sidewall

broken wire to number four glow plug

coolent warning lamp on

corrosion to vehicle in several places

exhuast system in poor condition

fog light switch faulty

front lower cross member heavily corroded

heavy corrosion offside rear and nearside front wheel arches

nearside front sill damaged

offside front metal brake pipe rusty

offside outer sill rusty

offside rear light lens cracked

radiator lower mountings insacure

rear metal fuel lines rusty

signs of spilt brake fluid around several joints

slight rear brake inbalance

temp repair to offside front inner door handle

Fail 3 Oct 2007 205,488 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both front and offside rear shocker casings rusty

both rear tyres perished

exhuast system in poor condition

front lower cross member corroded

heavy corrosion offside rear and nearside front wheel arches

nearside front sill damaged

offside outer sill rusty

offside rear light lens cracked

rear fuel lines rusty

several broken and disconnected wires on engine

temp repair offside front inner door handle

Pass 7 Apr 2006 198,262 miles

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

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

battery insecure

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2006 198,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

battery insecure

oil leak

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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G766 MNS is a 1989 Audi 80 in Grey with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G766 MNS, 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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G766 MNS is a 1989 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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