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A248 THX

1984 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

40,228 mi
Last recorded40,228 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Audi 80115,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA248 THX
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 40,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in steering rack on n/s

Pass 27 Feb 2024 39,946 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 39,892 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 39,775 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 39,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 39,649 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 39,348 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 39,343 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 39,158 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 39,158 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 38,856 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 38,717 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 38,467 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 37,066 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 35,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 32,380 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 17 Aug 2011 32,377 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,245 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f indecator has lense missing

Fail 1 Jun 2009 32,237 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f indecator has lense missing

Pass 29 Jan 2008 31,831 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 31,819 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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A248 THX is a 1984 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 A248 THX, 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 A248 THX registered?

A248 THX is a 1984 Audi 80, first registered on 3 February 1984.

Is A248 THX safe to buy?

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