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A540 UOF

1983 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,675 mi
Last recorded101,675 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1983 Audi 80114,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA540 UOF
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 101,675 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 101,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 100,290 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 100,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 98,962 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 98,962 miles

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

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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A540 UOF is a 1983 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A540 UOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A540 UOF registered?

A540 UOF is a 1983 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A540 UOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A540 UOF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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