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E182 ERA

1988 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,543 mi
Last recorded168,543 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Audi 80125,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE182 ERA
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 168,543 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 168,543 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 166,888 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

all 4 tyre wall starting to crack up

Fail 11 Sep 2007 166,888 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

all 4 tyre wall starting to crack up

Pass 15 Sep 2006 164,384 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 164,384 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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E182 ERA 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 E182 ERA, 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 E182 ERA registered?

E182 ERA is a 1988 Audi 80, first registered on 7 July 1988.

Is E182 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E182 ERA 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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