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SVU 43W

1980 Audi 80

Brown Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,623 mi
Last recorded77,623 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2006
Typical for 1980 Audi 8065,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVU 43W
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2006 77,623 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 77,581 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 72,676 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 72,676 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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SVU 43W is a 1980 Audi 80 in Brown with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 SVU 43W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SVU 43W?

You can check the full history of SVU 43W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SVU 43W registered?

SVU 43W is a 1980 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is SVU 43W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVU 43W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SVU 43W have outstanding finance?

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