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G985 CDD

1990 Audi 80

White Petrol 1781cc
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Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests38 (21 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate55.3%

Mileage

109,796 mi
Last recorded109,796 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Audi 80128,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG985 CDD
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 17 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 109,796 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 109,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Offside and nearside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 109,796 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

odometer inoperative

Pass 6 Jan 2024 109,796 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 109,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 109,796 miles

All suspension bushes corroded but no movement found.

Both front lower arm ball joint dust covers starting to deteriorate.

Both front shock absorber bodies starting to corrode.

Front to rear fuel hose starting to perish.

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Indicator stalk feels looser than it should but functions correctly.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage All lower hoses. (2.1.5 (a))

Slight movement in both front strut top mounts.

Fail 16 Nov 2022 109,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section corroded,damaged. (6.1.2 (a))

All suspension bushes corroded but no movement found.

Both front lower arm ball joint dust covers starting to deteriorate.

Both front shock absorber bodies starting to corrode.

Front to rear fuel hose starting to perish.

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Indicator stalk feels looser than it should but functions correctly.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage All lower hoses. (2.1.5 (a))

Slight movement in both front strut top mounts.

Pass 24 Nov 2021 109,796 miles

Fuel hose perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 109,796 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 230,907 miles

Both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in both front top strut mountings

Rear fuel hose perished

Slight imbalance in rear brakes

Fail 24 Nov 2020 230,902 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in both front top strut mountings

Rear fuel hose perished

Slight imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 16 Dec 2019 228,794 miles

Both front shockers slightly corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fuel hose perished

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 228,794 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Both front shockers slightly corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fuel hose perished

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 224,074 miles

Both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper Mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre cracking and worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fuel hose slightly perished

Fail 17 Dec 2018 224,074 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper Mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre cracking and worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fuel hose slightly perished

Pass 13 Dec 2017 217,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear fuel hose perishing

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 217,983 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing / sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing / sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear fuel hose perishing

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 212,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower front bush has play it in.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 206,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 206,772 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear shock absorber has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2015 201,271 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 201,271 miles

both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 194,871 miles

both rear shock absorbers have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2014 194,871 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear shock absorbers have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2013 189,565 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 189,564 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

heavy oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Feb 2012 184,354 miles

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

offside rear metal brake pipes to compensator valve slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 177,457 miles

Both rear tyres have cracking in the outside wall

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Feb 2011 177,457 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres have cracking in the outside wall

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inside edge

rear brakes noisy

Pass 26 Feb 2010 173,346 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

rear brakes noisy

Fail 26 Feb 2010 173,346 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

rear brakes noisy

Pass 4 Mar 2009 168,508 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes to offside rear compensator valve starting to corrode

slight blow from exhaust centre pipe joint

slight play in offside front antiroll bar link rod ball joint

Pass 19 Mar 2008 164,073 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 164,073 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 158,070 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges on raised tread platform areas

Fail 6 Mar 2007 158,070 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges on raised sections of tread

Pass 16 Mar 2006 150,665 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 150,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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G985 CDD is a 1990 Audi 80 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.

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 G985 CDD, 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.

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G985 CDD is a 1990 Audi 80, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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