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A127 DNR

1983 Audi 80

Brown Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,069 mi
Last recorded144,069 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 1983 Audi 80114,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA127 DNR
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 144,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body coverd in underseal

various repairs coverd in sealant and under seal

Pass 18 Nov 2021 137,231 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 133,488 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 132,677 miles

General corrosion to underbody

Pass 23 Jul 2016 132,172 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 129,141 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 128,484 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 128,226 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 127,727 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 127,726 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 127,267 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 127,215 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight play in the n/s/f top mount

slight play in the o/s/f top mount

underneath is corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 126,925 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 126,634 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 126,634 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 125,844 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 125,844 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 125,144 miles

horn sounds when steering wheel pushed forward

noise from nearside rear brake

Fail 17 Aug 2007 125,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

horn sounds when steering wheel pushed forward

noise from nearside rear brake

Pass 9 Aug 2006 123,330 miles

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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A127 DNR is a 1983 Audi 80 in Brown with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 114,640 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 A127 DNR, 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 43 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A127 DNR is a 1983 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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