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A29 SPT

1984 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,404 mi
Last recorded100,404 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1984 Audi 80115,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA29 SPT
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 100,404 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 96,748 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front upper strut top mount worn

Pass 26 Jun 2019 95,883 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 31 May 2018 95,428 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot perished

both outer sills undersilled

both rear shock bottom bush's perished

Pass 9 May 2017 91,558 miles

center exhaust mounting broken

center exhaust silencer mounting low

electrical fault offside rear lamp unit

lift in both side front top suspension mountings

nearside front tyre under inflated

nearside front tyre worn to limit

offside front tyre worn low

offside rear door not opening from outside

rear exhaust silencer split and starting to leak

Pass 15 Feb 2016 87,057 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 87,037 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 82,234 miles

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

n/s rear wheel arch some corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2015 82,234 miles

n/s rear wheel arch some corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2013 79,580 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 79,580 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 78,071 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 76,176 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 75,465 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 75,057 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 75,052 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 74,972 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 74,487 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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A29 SPT is a 1984 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A29 SPT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A29 SPT?

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What year was A29 SPT registered?

A29 SPT is a 1984 Audi 80, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A29 SPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A29 SPT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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