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BLZ 4950

1987 Audi 80

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,334 mi
Last recorded142,334 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1987 Audi 80130,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 4950
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 142,334 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 142,328 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 141,532 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 141,532 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 140,976 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 140,976 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2007 140,320 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 140,320 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 139,602 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 139,602 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 138,689 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 138,689 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BLZ 4950 is a 1987 Audi 80 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 130,078 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 BLZ 4950, 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 39 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLZ 4950 registered?

BLZ 4950 is a 1987 Audi 80, first registered on 15 April 1987.

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