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AYZ 2190

1997 Audi 80

Bronze Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,825 mi
Last recorded96,825 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi 8093,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYZ 2190
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 96,825 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 96,795 miles

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

Front undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 96,795 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 96,398 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 96,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 95,787 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 92,630 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 92,604 miles

Brake valve leaking Load sensing valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Front bolt missing nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Nearside front top mount has play

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

Offside front top mount has play

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight play in steering wheel

Pass 7 Sep 2020 89,942 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Both front suspension arm bushes very worn

Both rear tyres very perished

Front suspension corroded

Slight bind nearside rear

Slight play steering wheel

Pass 4 Oct 2019 88,581 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 88,579 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 84,077 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 84,077 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 82,736 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear hub components corroded

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2017 82,678 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear hub components corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2016 81,927 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 81,070 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front discs corroded on inner face

both front lower wishbones corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 80,322 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 2 Aug 2013 79,191 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 78,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 76,969 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust front joint very heavily corroded and becoming weak

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded away

front number plate slightly damaged

front subframe and lower suspension arms slightly corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Oct 2010 76,647 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 75,068 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 73,929 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 73,391 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 72,814 miles

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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AYZ 2190 is a 1997 Audi 80 in Bronze with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 93,792 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 AYZ 2190, 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 29 years old, this Audi 80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AYZ 2190 registered?

AYZ 2190 is a 1997 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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