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E197 VOF

1988 Audi 80

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,741 mi
Last recorded108,741 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1988 Audi 80125,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE197 VOF
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2007 108,741 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 105,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear fog light lens slight damage

Pass 21 Dec 2005 103,456 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 103,456 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

offside mirror lens cracked vision not seriously impaired

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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E197 VOF is a 1988 Audi 80 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E197 VOF, 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 E197 VOF registered?

E197 VOF is a 1988 Audi 80, first registered on 7 June 1988.

Is E197 VOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E197 VOF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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