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B551 TCW

1984 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,091 mi
Last recorded135,091 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 1984 Audi 80115,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB551 TCW
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 135,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 135,063 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2020 135,052 miles

Front Brake hose porous both (1.1.12 (e))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside poor performace (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front binding slightly

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 134,953 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 134,951 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 134,788 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 134,785 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 134,609 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 134,609 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 134,528 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 134,014 miles

Battery insecure

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

nearside wiper head loose

Pass 29 May 2007 133,879 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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B551 TCW is a 1984 Audi 80 in Silver with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 115,478 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 B551 TCW, 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 42 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B551 TCW registered?

B551 TCW is a 1984 Audi 80, first registered on 29 August 1984.

Is B551 TCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B551 TCW shows 12 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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