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A70 OEV

1983 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,079 mi
Last recorded173,079 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Audi 80114,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA70 OEV
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 173,079 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 173,078 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 170,971 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 170,564 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 169,353 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 167,542 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 165,670 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 163,794 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 162,168 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 162,145 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 162,145 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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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A70 OEV is a 1983 Audi 80 in Silver with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 A70 OEV, 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 A70 OEV registered?

A70 OEV is a 1983 Audi 80, first registered on 20 September 1983.

Is A70 OEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A70 OEV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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