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B981 UCL

1985 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

112,194 mi
Last recorded112,194 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 1985 Audi 80116,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB981 UCL
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 112,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 109,566 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From master cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 108,222 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe near master cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 106,635 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 103,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 101,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner sil corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2017 130,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 130,927 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 130,927 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 130,927 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 130,927 miles

all tyres on 3.0mm

front antiroll bar link bushes

handbrake pulls high

Pass 10 Nov 2012 130,856 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 130,792 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 130,632 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 130,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 130,299 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 130,058 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 129,747 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 129,259 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear brake flexi hoses have rusted ends

Fail 20 Jul 2006 129,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 126,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f & o/s/f bump stops broken up

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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B981 UCL is a 1985 Audi 80 in Blue with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B981 UCL, 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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What year was B981 UCL registered?

B981 UCL is a 1985 Audi 80, first registered on 11 March 1985.

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