CarVerify

Free Car Check

G898 GOC

1990 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,507 mi
Last recorded179,507 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 Audi 80128,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG898 GOC
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 179,507 miles

BRAKE BALANCE POOR.R SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION UNEVEN.

O/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.N/S TRACK ROD END BOOT SPLIT.

SCREEN DAMAGE OIL LEVEL LOW.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES ETC.STEERING OPERATION ROUGH.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.DAMAGE O/S NMIRROR.

Fail 6 Sep 2010 179,507 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

O/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.N/S TRACK ROD END BOOT SPLIT.

SCREEN DAMAGE OIL LEVEL LOW.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES ETC.STEERING OPERATION ROUGH.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.DAMAGE O/S NMIRROR.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 172,686 miles

OIL LEVEL LOW-LEAKS.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION ETC.SCREEN DAMAGE.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.EXHAUST LEAKS.PLAY O/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 172,686 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

OIL LEVEL LOW-LEAKS.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION ETC.SCREEN DAMAGE.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.EXHAUST LEAKS.PLAY O/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 171,068 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 171,068 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

SCREEN DAMAGE.O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING DAMAGE.O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.GENERAL CORROSION INC MISC BRAKE COMPONENTS.O/S/F BALL JOINT+ROLL LINK BOOT SPLIT.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.BIND O/S/F WHEEL.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 168,623 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 168,623 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 165,696 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 165,696 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

SCREEN DAMAGE R BRAKE NOISE TEMP LIGHT ON DISCS WORN/CORRODED MISC SUSPENSION JOINT BOOT SPLIT GENERAL CORROSION GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION O/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT WORN O/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT

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
Full Audi 80 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G898 GOC is a 1990 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G898 GOC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G898 GOC?

You can check the full history of G898 GOC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G898 GOC registered?

G898 GOC is a 1990 Audi 80, first registered on 16 January 1990.

Is G898 GOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G898 GOC shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G898 GOC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G898 GOC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.