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A246 DSX

1984 Audi 80

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

160,119 mi
Last recorded160,119 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1984 Audi 80115,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA246 DSX
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 160,119 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

build up of rust & corrosion on suspension, crossmember etc

Fail 8 Feb 2008 160,119 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

build up of rust & corrosion on suspension, crossmember etc

Pass 15 Feb 2007 156,537 miles

as previous vt32 2/02/2007

Fail 2 Feb 2007 156,537 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

build up of rust/corrosion on front sub-frame

small holes in exhaust tail pipe

Pass 23 Mar 2006 153,270 miles

as previous vt32 21/03/2006

Fail 21 Mar 2006 153,270 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust h.c close to limits

one stud missing at exhaust flange

play at handbrake lever

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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A246 DSX is a 1984 Audi 80 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 115,478 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 A246 DSX, 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 42 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A246 DSX registered?

A246 DSX is a 1984 Audi 80, first registered on 18 April 1984.

Is A246 DSX safe to buy?

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