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H438 FDG

1990 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,812 mi
Last recorded156,812 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1990 Audi 80128,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH438 FDG
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 156,812 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both wipers starting to smear

front exhaust joint deteriated

Fail 12 Jun 2012 156,812 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both wipers starting to smear

front exhaust joint deteriated

Pass 13 Jun 2011 145,801 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2011 145,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2010 135,120 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 135,120 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 124,439 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2008 114,340 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 114,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 102,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nsr wheel bearing starting to get noisy

slight fluid leak on/from steering rack area

Pass 8 Mar 2006 89,207 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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H438 FDG is a 1990 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H438 FDG, 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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H438 FDG is a 1990 Audi 80, first registered on 5 November 1990.

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