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B3 XTE

1998 Audi 80

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests36 (31 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate86.1%

Mileage

116,468 mi
Last recorded116,468 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi 8094,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 XTE
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

31 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 116,468 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 76,763 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 114,352 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 76,000 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 111,497 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 74,732 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 107,002 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 100,009 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 96,228 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 74,381 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 92,731 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 73,032 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 72,407 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 92,709 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 92,709 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 70,913 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 66,938 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 65,989 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 92,346 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 60,550 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 88,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 52,073 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 85,604 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear lower shock bushes perished

front discs inner face corroded

n/s/f tyre kerbed

Pass 28 Dec 2011 42,235 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2011 84,327 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 84,267 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 32,280 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 80,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 74,005 miles

Both front inner track rods have slight movement

Pass 20 Jan 2009 31,758 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

bad oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2008 62,968 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 62,968 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 58,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 58,510 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 55,007 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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B3 XTE is a 1998 Audi 80 in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.1%.

Across all 1998 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 94,533 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 B3 XTE, 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 28 years old, this Audi 80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 XTE registered?

B3 XTE is a 1998 Audi 80, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B3 XTE safe to buy?

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