CarVerify

Free Car Check

B80 BBD

1984 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 1800cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,156 mi
Last recorded105,156 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Audi 80115,478 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 £14.99

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

RegistrationB80 BBD
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 105,156 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 105,128 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases frontpipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts axle trailing arm to body (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 100,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 96,131 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 96,125 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 91,542 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 91,533 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 83,525 miles

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 83,522 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 79,504 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 78,559 miles

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

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

both rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 14 Jul 2017 78,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 6 Aug 2015 78,558 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 78,557 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 78,557 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 78,557 miles

both rear wheel bearings noisy but no roughness felt when rotated.

Fail 1 Jun 2012 78,557 miles

Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear wheel bearings noisy but no roughness felt when rotated.

Pass 4 May 2011 78,555 miles

Front tyres wearing towards tread depth indicators.

Nearside front & all rear end brake pipes corroded, not considered excedsive.

Offside inner driveshaft gaiter split.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 78,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Emissions will have to be re-tested following exhaust repair.

Front tyres wearing towards tread depth indicators.

Nearside front & all rear end brake pipes corroded, not considered excedsive.

Offside inner driveshaft gaiter split.

Pass 1 May 2010 78,463 miles

Front brake balance nearing 25% limit, (23%).

Noted play in offside front lower ball joint, not considered excessive

Noted speedo reading same as previously.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear metal brake pipes lightly corroded, not considered excessive. some pipes coated in clear silicone.

signs of grease around near side front outer cv gaitor.no holes apparent

Fail 30 Apr 2010 78,463 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brakes binding slightly. not considered excessive

near side rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated, but no roughness obsereved

rear metal brake pipes lightly corroded, not considered excessive. some pipes coated in clear silicone.

signs of grease around near side front outer cv gaitor.no holes apparent

Pass 24 Apr 2009 75,055 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 73,775 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 733,533 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
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

B80 BBD is a 1984 Audi 80 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 B80 BBD, 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

How do I check the history of B80 BBD?

You can check the full history of B80 BBD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B80 BBD registered?

B80 BBD is a 1984 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B80 BBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B80 BBD shows 24 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.

Does B80 BBD 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 B80 BBD. 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.