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A903 DRY

1983 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 1921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,298 mi
Last recorded140,298 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 1983 Audi 80114,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA903 DRY
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,921cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 140,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

wheel arches corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 140,170 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

all wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 138,469 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 137,134 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 137,131 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 135,105 miles

Coolant radaitor leaking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rubber fuel pipe to filter cracking

Whole vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2006 132,881 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracking

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak from engine

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Sep 2006 132,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Both rear tyres perished/cracking

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak from engine

Spare tyre defective

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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A903 DRY is a 1983 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,921cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A903 DRY, 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.

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What year was A903 DRY registered?

A903 DRY is a 1983 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A903 DRY safe to buy?

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