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A407 LLP

1983 Audi 80

Brown Petrol 1760cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

146,223 mi
Last recorded146,223 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Audi 80114,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA407 LLP
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,760cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 146,223 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2022 146,223 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 146,223 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 146,223 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition as result of leak (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens damaged showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubbers need to be changed asap (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 146,093 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 146,093 miles

Front Coil spring insecure x2 both sides (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 both sides. European lights, kick up is the wrong way around (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 146,093 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 146,226 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 149,093 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 146,093 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 144,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 142,488 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2013 142,488 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 May 2012 141,099 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 141,099 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 137,589 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2011 137,589 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

o/s front n/s rear o/s rear tyres have side wall cuts

Pass 14 May 2010 133,025 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 133,025 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 1 May 2009 128,219 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

n/s rear brake performance reading relatively low

Pass 1 May 2009 128,219 miles

n/s rear brake performance reading relatively low

Pass 20 May 2008 127,255 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 May 2008 127,255 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 May 2007 125,584 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2007 125,584 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 124,736 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2006 124,736 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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A407 LLP is a 1983 Audi 80 in Brown with a 1,760cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 A407 LLP, 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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A407 LLP is a 1983 Audi 80, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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