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B491 SLS

1985 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,640 mi
Last recorded82,640 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1985 Audi 80116,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB491 SLS
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 82,640 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 82,640 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 82,637 miles

advise generall under body corrosion and suspension slight play x2 rear wheel bearings surface corrosion nsf chassis leg brake p4edal spongy

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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B491 SLS is a 1985 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B491 SLS, 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.

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How do I check the history of B491 SLS?

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What year was B491 SLS registered?

B491 SLS is a 1985 Audi 80, first registered on 24 June 1985.

Is B491 SLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B491 SLS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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