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E149 HCG

1988 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,684 mi
Last recorded32,684 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Audi 80125,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE149 HCG
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2007 32,684 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 32,684 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

revese lights not working

Pass 2 Sep 2006 27,266 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 27,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 20,894 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 20,894 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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E149 HCG is a 1988 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 125,939 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 E149 HCG, 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 38 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 E149 HCG registered?

E149 HCG is a 1988 Audi 80, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E149 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E149 HCG shows 6 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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