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GDW 182W

1980 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,159 mi
Last recorded68,159 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1980 Audi 8065,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDW 182W
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2017 68,159 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside floor section (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside under wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch, inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear arches rusted offside & nearside

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

boot panel rusted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 67,994 miles

Body has slight corrosion boot panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion offside & nearside arch wells (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 67,723 miles

surface corrosion throughout chassis area, front to back

Fail 16 Mar 2015 67,721 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

surface corrosion throughout chassis area, front to back

Pass 13 Mar 2014 67,277 miles

n/s outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

o/s rear boot floor near towing eye cporroded

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Mar 2014 67,277 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

o/s rear boot floor near towing eye cporroded

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Mar 2013 66,791 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 66,791 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s inner front wing corroded but not within prescribed area

o/s inner front wing, front scetion, coroded and holed but not within prescribed area

o/s rear boot floor corroded and holed but not within presribed area

Pass 8 Mar 2012 66,456 miles

o/s front sill has slight corrosion but not within prescribed area

Fail 8 Mar 2012 66,456 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

misting of oil around brake fluid reservoir

o/s front sill has slight corrosion but not within prescribed area

Pass 11 Mar 2011 66,175 miles

n/s and o/s front lower wheel arches have severe corrosion but not within 30 cm of prescribed areas

n/s and o/s rear boot floors to wheel arches have sever corrosion but not within 30cm of presribed area

Fail 10 Mar 2011 66,175 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s and o/s front lower wheel arches have severe corrosion but not within 30 cm of prescribed areas

n/s and o/s rear boot floors to wheel arches have sever corrosion but not within 30cm of presribed area

Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,846 miles

n/s an o/s fron lower wing to front lowe valance corroded but not within prescribed area

n/s rear and o/s rear wings to rear valance cirroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 10 Mar 2010 65,846 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s an o/s fron lower wing to front lowe valance corroded but not within prescribed area

n/s rear and o/s rear wings to rear valance cirroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 12 Mar 2009 65,645 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 65,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 65,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 65,227 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 64,450 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 64,450 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2006 63,987 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 63,987 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

corrosion on o/s front inner wing. not structural

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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GDW 182W is a 1980 Audi 80 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 65,227 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 GDW 182W, 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 46 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GDW 182W is a 1980 Audi 80, first registered on 10 October 1980.

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