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C185 JJS

1985 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,462 mi
Last recorded140,462 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2007
Typical for 1985 Audi 80116,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC185 JJS
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2007 140,462 miles

Both rear brake hoses, ferrules becoming thin.

Engine not running properly, very high hydrocarbons at idle, even when hot.

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear external doorhandle trigger is missing.

Offside rear service brake working quicker than nearside.

Sills and wheel arches becoming quite rusty, welding will be required next MOT.

Slight imbalance in front brakes,nearside has less performance.

Slight wear/play at nearside driveshaft CV joint.

Slight wear/play at offside front suspension strut top mount.

Slight wear/play in steering, rack to pinion area.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 140,462 miles

Both rear brake hoses, ferrules becoming thin.

Engine not running properly, very high hydrocarbons at idle, even when hot.

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise.

Offside rear external doorhandle trigger is missing.

Offside rear service brake working quicker than nearside.

Sills and wheel arches becoming quite rusty, welding will be required next MOT.

Slight imbalance in front brakes,nearside has less performance.

Slight wear/play at nearside driveshaft CV joint.

Slight wear/play at offside front suspension strut top mount.

Slight wear/play in steering, rack to pinion area.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 137,639 miles

Advisories from 12th still apply.

Fail 12 Jul 2006 137,639 miles

Brake lever excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside front and both rear wheel rims becoming quite rusty.

Offside rear door handle trigger is missing, from outside.

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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C185 JJS is a 1985 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C185 JJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C185 JJS registered?

C185 JJS is a 1985 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C185 JJS safe to buy?

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