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K229 GSC

1993 Audi 80

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,068 mi
Last recorded84,068 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1993 Audi 80136,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK229 GSC
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 84,068 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 May 2010 84,068 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 May 2009 74,026 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2009 74,026 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2008 73,020 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 73,009 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 71,422 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 71,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 70,325 miles

front brake discs wearing on inner surface

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber split

o/s/f brake grabbing slightly

Pass 25 May 2005 67,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r handbrake cable securing clips corroded and broken

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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K229 GSC is a 1993 Audi 80 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 136,698 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 K229 GSC, 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 33 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K229 GSC registered?

K229 GSC is a 1993 Audi 80, first registered on 21 June 1993.

Is K229 GSC safe to buy?

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