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A690 OTA

1984 Audi 80

Green Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

127,969 mi
Last recorded127,969 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1984 Audi 80115,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA690 OTA
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 127,969 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 127,948 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 125,338 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 121,476 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 120,000 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 119,998 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by bumper mount and engine supported crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 119,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 119,784 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 119,773 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted missing and making visable sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (inner wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected panard rod mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

boot floor excessively corroded

corrosion to body where front bumper should be

Pass 9 Dec 2019 119,751 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 119,750 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 119,293 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 4 Dec 2018 119,293 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 27 Apr 2016 114,301 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 114,130 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 108,661 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 104,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 104,277 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 97,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 97,151 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 90,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front and both rear coil springs corroded

front number plate cracked

minor stone chips zone a

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

slight corrosion to both front and both rear wheel arches

Fail 29 Apr 2010 90,492 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

corrosion to both front and both rear coil springs

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front number plate cracked

minor stone chips in windscreen zone a

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

slight corrosion to both front and both rear wheel arches

Pass 7 Jul 2006 90,036 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 87,440 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 87,387 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

brake efficiency low offside rear

corrosion rear wheel arches

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

wheel covers fitted at time of test

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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A690 OTA is a 1984 Audi 80 in Green with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 A690 OTA, 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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A690 OTA is a 1984 Audi 80, first registered on 30 March 1984.

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