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H501 BTA

1990 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,954 mi
Last recorded189,954 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Audi 80128,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH501 BTA
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2009 189,954 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 189,954 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 180,450 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 180,450 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 170,921 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 170,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 161,717 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 161,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) 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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H501 BTA is a 1990 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H501 BTA, 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

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What year was H501 BTA registered?

H501 BTA is a 1990 Audi 80, first registered on 8 September 1990.

Is H501 BTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H501 BTA shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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