CarVerify

Free Car Check

G988 TSP

1990 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

77,841 mi
Last recorded77,841 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1990 Audi 80128,872 mi

Below or 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

RegistrationG988 TSP
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

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2013 77,841 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

fuel filter corroded

oil dip stick broken

Pass 16 Feb 2012 73,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s wiper blade torn

Fail 15 Feb 2012 73,822 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s wiper blade torn

Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 68,723 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 64,348 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 64,348 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 57,187 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 57,187 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 48,654 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Poor repair to middle exhaust box mount

Fail 27 Feb 2008 48,498 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2007 40,389 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 40,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 33,329 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 33,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front discs lipped and corroded not to excess

osr tyre sidewall cracked and tyre punctured

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

G988 TSP is a 1990 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 G988 TSP, 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 G988 TSP?

You can check the full history of G988 TSP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G988 TSP registered?

G988 TSP is a 1990 Audi 80, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is G988 TSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G988 TSP shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G988 TSP 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 G988 TSP. 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.