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C234 JTA

1986 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,577 mi
Last recorded57,577 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Audi 80118,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC234 JTA
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 57,577 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 57,262 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 57,041 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 56,351 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 56,245 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 55,836 miles

Nearside Rear Side light 50% working

Pass 23 May 2018 55,049 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 55,046 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 54,444 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 54,254 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 54,254 miles

Fuel system component insecure Fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 52,934 miles

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

all tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,920 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 48,707 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 48,707 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 45,789 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 44,582 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 42,715 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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C234 JTA is a 1986 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1986 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 118,532 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 C234 JTA, 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 40 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 C234 JTA registered?

C234 JTA is a 1986 Audi 80, first registered on 28 May 1986.

Is C234 JTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C234 JTA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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