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A531 ONW

1984 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,549 mi
Last recorded202,549 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1984 Audi 80115,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA531 ONW
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 202,549 miles

BOOT FLOOR PAN HOLED AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT A POSTS HOLED AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE BADLY CORRODED

INTERIOR MIRROR LOOSE

N/S FRONT DOOR HANDLE LOOSE

N/S OF VEHICLE HAS ACCIDENT DAMAGE

O/S FRONT TYRE LOW

Fail 7 Oct 2009 202,546 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BOOT FLOOR PAN HOLED AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT A POSTS HOLED AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE BADLY CORRODED

INTERIOR MIRROR LOOSE

N/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

N/S FRONT DOOR HANDLE LOOSE

N/S OF VEHICLE HAS ACCIDENT DAMAGE

O/S FRONT TYRE LOW

Pass 8 Oct 2008 202,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

accident damage to nearside vehicle

nearside outer door handle insecure

offside front brake back plate corroded

play in steering column

Fail 7 Oct 2008 202,151 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

accident damage to nearside vehicle

nearside outer door handle insecure

offside front brake back plate corroded

play in steering column

Pass 8 Oct 2007 201,095 miles

BOTH FRONT CHASSIS RAILS HOLED AND CORRODED

BOTH RERA INNER WHEEL ARCHS HOLED AND RAER BOOT FLOOR PAN

BRAKE PIPE INTO REAR BRAKE VALVE AND INTO O/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE CORRODING

HANDBRAKE LEVER HAS SIDEWAYS TRAVEL

INTERIOR MIRROR LOOSE

N/S FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM IS SLIGHTLY BENT

N/S OF VEHICLE HAS ACCIDENT DAMAGE

O/S OUTER FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACE CORRODING

SCRAPING NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES ON RBT

Fail 8 Oct 2007 201,095 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT CHASSIS RAILS HOLED AND CORRODED

BOTH RERA INNER WHEEL ARCHS HOLED AND RAER BOOT FLOOR PAN

BRAKE PIPE INTO REAR BRAKE VALVE AND INTO O/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE CORRODING

HANDBRAKE LEVER HAS SIDEWAYS TRAVEL

INTERIOR MIRROR LOOSE

N/S FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM IS SLIGHTLY BENT

N/S OF VEHICLE HAS ACCIDENT DAMAGE

O/S OUTER FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACE CORRODING

SCRAPING NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES ON RBT

Pass 9 Oct 2006 199,902 miles

FUEL HOSE UNDER BONNET STARTING TO PERISH

N/S FRONT DOOR HANDLE LOOSE

N/S OF VEHICLE HAS ACCIDENT DAMAGE

N/S REAR TYRE STARTING TO GET OUT OF SHAPE

O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

REAR OF BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHS HOLED AND CORRODED

SLIGHT NOISE FROM FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Fail 3 Oct 2006 199,902 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

FUEL HOSE UNDER BONNET STARTING TO PERISH

N/S OF VEHICLE HAS ACCIDENT DAMAGE

N/S REAR TYRE STARTING TO GET OUT OF SHAPE

O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

REAR OF BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHS HOLED AND CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S RAER WHEEL BEARING

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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A531 ONW is a 1984 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 A531 ONW, 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 A531 ONW registered?

A531 ONW is a 1984 Audi 80, first registered on 23 March 1984.

Is A531 ONW safe to buy?

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