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A495 DTV

1984 Audi 80

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

242,248 mi
Last recorded242,248 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Audi 80115,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA495 DTV
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 242,248 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 234,199 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 232,173 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 231,425 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 229,347 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 225,331 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 225,331 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 223,699 miles

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

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

Rear general corrosion under vehicle

Rear slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Rear tow bar corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2019 223,698 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear general corrosion under vehicle

Rear slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Rear tow bar corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 222,669 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 221,909 miles

Central Steering system slightly rough steering rack (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 221,039 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 221,036 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 220,205 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 220,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 220,059 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 219,486 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 217,566 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 215,687 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 214,399 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 212,194 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

bodyfiller crack on n/s/f a post

n/s sill has been undersealed slight corrosion

o/s sill has been repaired slight corrosion

repaired on n/s/r & o/s/r bodyfiller slight body corrosion

surface rust on o/s/f inner post

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2009 212,194 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

bodyfiller crack on o/s/f a post

surface rust on o/s/f inner a post

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2009 212,191 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

bodyfiller crack on o/s/f a post

surface rust on o/s/f inner a post

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Feb 2008 208,746 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 204,462 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 200,614 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 200,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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A495 DTV is a 1984 Audi 80 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 A495 DTV, 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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A495 DTV is a 1984 Audi 80, first registered on 1 April 1984.

Is A495 DTV safe to buy?

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