CarVerify

Free Car Check

B121 SPW

1985 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

57,950 mi
Last recorded57,950 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Audi 80116,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB121 SPW
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 57,950 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 57,592 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 56,728 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2021 56,726 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 55,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 55,564 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 55,207 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 55,147 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 54,701 miles

Auto gearbox oil leak

Auto gearbox very noisy

Body damage to nearside

Engine oil leak

Front inner brake pads look low

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

Nearside front and both rear wheel arches rusty

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

Offside lower valance holed due to corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 54,701 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Auto gearbox oil leak

Auto gearbox very noisy

Body damage to nearside

Engine oil leak

Front inner brake pads look low

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

Nearside front and both rear wheel arches rusty

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

Offside lower valance holed due to corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 53,874 miles

Oil leak

Offside windscreen wiper split on edges

Corrosion to offside rear valence

Engine noisy

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear outer door release sticking

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,138 miles

ALL FOUR SHOCK ABSORBERS GOING SOFT

BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR OUTER BUSHES WEARING

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED AND RUSTY

CORROSION HOLE IN O/S/R LOWER WING AREA

DAMAGE TO N/S/R OUTER DOOR SKIN/WING AREA

ENGINE OIL LEAK PRESENT

N/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON EDGES

O/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON EDGES

SEVERAL REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY RUSTY

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH TOP STRUT MOUNTING BEARINGS

Fail 7 Mar 2011 50,733 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2011 50,733 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,726 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Some play in drivers seat back

offside front indicator lense cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2009 45,525 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 42,774 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 40,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 38,139 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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
Full Audi 80 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B121 SPW is a 1985 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1985 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 116,500 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 B121 SPW, 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 41 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B121 SPW?

You can check the full history of B121 SPW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B121 SPW registered?

B121 SPW is a 1985 Audi 80, first registered on 21 January 1985.

Is B121 SPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B121 SPW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B121 SPW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B121 SPW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.