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VLA 686M

1974 Audi 80

Turquoise Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,427 mi
Last recorded7,427 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLA 686M
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1974
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 7,427 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 7,427 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2010 6,342 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

nearside front floor to sill corrosion

nearside rear and offside rear corrosion

Pass 21 May 2009 3,830 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear and offside rear panels inner and outer corroding

Pass 8 May 2008 1,068 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 May 2008 905 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 May 2007 99,067 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 97,072 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 96,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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VLA 686M is a 1974 Audi 80 in Turquoise with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLA 686M, 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 52 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 VLA 686M registered?

VLA 686M is a 1974 Audi 80, first registered on 11 June 1974.

Is VLA 686M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLA 686M shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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