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H401 TJX

1990 Audi 80

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

19,488 mi
Last recorded19,488 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 Audi 80128,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH401 TJX
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 19,488 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

hand brake cable worn will gwt worse

nsr brake slight bonding will get worse

Fail 28 Aug 2009 193,975 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

wipers smearing

Pass 22 Aug 2008 160,087 miles

Spare tyre defective

ariel prutruding from vechicle

headlamp beam images heavily distorted

offside rear lamp repaired

steering stiff at road wheel

Fail 19 Aug 2008 160,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

ariel prutruding from vechicle

offside rear lamp repaired

steering stiff at road wheel

Pass 8 May 2007 154,146 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 154,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 153,990 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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H401 TJX is a 1990 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H401 TJX, 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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What year was H401 TJX registered?

H401 TJX is a 1990 Audi 80, first registered on 3 August 1990.

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